Enugu Transport Unions Threaten Shutdown Over Dues Policy

A significant conflict is emerging in Enugu State as commercial transport unions, including the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW) and the Road Transport Employers Association of Nigeria, threaten to shut down transit operations statewide. This unrest follows a directive from Mr. Emmanuel Nnamani, Chairman of the Enugu State Internal Revenue Service, which announced that the state government would assume control of all terminal commission collections and remit only 15 percent back to the unions.

Union leaders, including NURTW member Agbo Celestine, have rejected this policy, asserting it jeopardizes internal welfare funds essential for maintaining branch offices and supporting injured members. They argue that the proposed percentage benefits union management rather than field workers.

The Enugu East Zone Bus Terminals responded by issuing new regulatory directives, effective October 1, 2026, which include a ban on non-state revenue collections and adjustments to toll collections for various vehicle types.