Between cooperation and conflict: the national union of road transport workers in Lagos, Nigeria

2020 ◽  
Vol 73 (5) ◽  
pp. 605-622
Author(s):  
Daniel E. Agbiboa
Keyword(s):  
Road Transport ◽  
National Union ◽  
Transport Workers

Ballots and Bullets: Electoral Violence and Gubernatorial Elections in Oyo State, Nigeria, 2007–2015

2021 ◽  
pp. 1-26
Author(s):  
Oluwashina Moruf Abebiyi
Keyword(s):  
Content Analysis ◽  
Empirical Study ◽  
Road Transport ◽  
Theoretical Framework ◽  
National Union ◽  
Gubernatorial Elections ◽  
Causal Factors ◽  
Electoral Violence ◽  
Secondary Sources ◽  
Transport Workers

Abstract This article is an empirical study of the causal factors of electoral violence in gubernatorial elections in Oyo state from 2007 to 2015 and its implications on the state’s democratisation process. The methodology is qualitative, drawing data from primary and secondary sources. Data were analysed using content analysis. The article adopted political clientelism and patronage as the theoretical framework. Findings revealed that the nature of politics based on clientelism and patronage and the politicisation of leadership tussle of the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW) were among the factors responsible for violence in the state during the period of the study. It is recommended that the establishment of a Joint Security Consultative Council can help in securing future elections.

scholarly journals Rationale and Implications of Psychoactive Substances Use Among Commercial Road Transport Workers in Lokoja, Nigeria

2017 ◽  
Vol 8 (5-1) ◽  
pp. 143-157
Author(s):  
Ajibade David ◽  
Adefolaju Toyin
Keyword(s):  
Traffic Accidents ◽  
Road Traffic ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Study Groups ◽  
Road Transport ◽  
Psychoactive Substances ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Long Distance ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Transport Workers

Abstract This study investigates the rationale and implications of psychoactive substances use among commercial road transport workers in Lokoja, Nigeria, using cross-sectional survey research design. The study population comprises of trailer drivers, taxi drivers, tipper drivers and long distance bus drivers registered in Lokoja. However, due to variation in the population of each of the study groups, a quota of forty five (45) participants were allotted to each of the groups (totalling one hundred and eighty, 180) in order to prevent over-representation of one group over the other. Selection of respondents at garage/park level was however done using purposive sampling technique. Data were collected using semi-structured questionnaire and statistically analysed using frequencies, percentage, and weighted means. Results of the study show that majority of the respondents used psychoactive substances to overcome depression, stay awake while driving, overcome daily problems and for pleasure. These were however found to sometimes result to alteration in the moods and emotional state of the respondents, road traffic accidents, hangover and further involvement in substances usage. In view of these findings, it is recommended that Government should intensify campaign through print and electronic media as well as by organising seminar and workshop for members of commercial road transport workers not only in the study area but also in Nigeria generally, on the risks (social, psychological and health) of psychoactive substance usage.

Optimising the safety of road transport workers on IBS building construction projects: a review

2019 ◽  
Vol 15 (6) ◽  
pp. 837-851
Author(s):  
Zul-Atfi Ismail
Keyword(s):  
Construction Projects ◽  
Safety Management ◽  
Good Condition ◽  
Road Transport ◽  
Building Construction ◽  
Quality Improvements ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Management Level ◽  
Transport Workers ◽  
Construction Specification

Purpose The purpose of this study is to develop a new information and communication technology (ICT)-based approach for optimising safety transportation according to the needs of the current industrialised building system (IBS) building construction schemes. The improper handling and information management of road transport workers appears to be a major problem in the safety of the IBS building construction industry. Transportation activity is particularly problematic for IBS building construction projects in which traffic incident and safety management level are not in good condition to match with construction specification. Design/methodology/approach A new ICT-based approach is suggested for optimising safety transportation in accordance with the needs of the current IBS building construction schemes. As a precursor to this work, the concept of road transport workers practices is reviewed and the main features of ICT tools and techniques currently being used on such projects are presented. Findings The sophisticated road transport workers system solutions is described as an essential component of this optimisation to promote long-term safety and quality improvements of IBS building construction projects. Originality/value Finally, the potential for a research framework for developing such a system in the future is presented.

Contract Labour and Industrial Regulation: Owner-Drivers in the Sydney Ready-Mixed Concrete Industry

1984 ◽  
Vol 26 (3) ◽  
pp. 291-314 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mark Bray
Keyword(s):  
Metropolitan Area ◽  
New South ◽  
Road Transport ◽  
Initial Attempt ◽  
The Road ◽  
South Wales ◽  
Close Relationship ◽  
Transport Workers ◽  
Ready Mixed Concrete ◽  
Mixed Concrete

The study of contract labour and its implications for industrial regulation has been neglected in Australia. As an initial attempt to remedy past neglect, this paper offers an account of contract labour (in the form of self-employed o wner-drivers) and its regulation in one section of the road transport industry, namely, the delivery of ready-mixed concrete in the Sydney metropolitan area. This industry represents an unusual example of contractors becoming strongly unionised and establishing an effective pattern of joint regulation over their rates and conditions. The close relationship between the contractors and the Transport Workers Union has also led to the industry playing an important role in the wider struggle between unions and employers in New South Wales over legislation designed to regulate contract labour.

scholarly journals Occupational exposure to carcinogens in Australian road transport workers

2015 ◽  
Vol 59 (1) ◽  
pp. 31-41 ◽  
Author(s):  
Si Si ◽  
Renee Carey ◽  
Alison Reid ◽  
Susan Peters ◽  
Deborah D. Glass ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Occupational Exposure ◽  
Road Transport ◽  
Transport Workers

scholarly journals Gender Issue in Transportation Sector of Nigeria: A Case Study of Lokoja, Kogi State

2018 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 52-61
Author(s):  
Shaibu Hasssan Richard ◽  
Emmanuel Okokondem Okon
Keyword(s):  
Road Transport ◽  
Transport Sector ◽  
Survey Method ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
National Union ◽  
Transportation Sector ◽  
Transport Worker ◽  
The Government ◽  
Chi Square Analysis

This paper aimed at finding out what constraint women in transport sector in Lokoja and why employers are reluctant in employing women in the sector? The null hypothesis is that women constraints have no significant effect in transportation sector in Lokoja. Information for the paper was basically from the questionnaire survey method Data generated were analyzed using descriptive statistics such as mean, simple percentages and graphical illustrations. Chi-square analysis was used to test the formulated hypothesis. The result reveals that women constraints have significant effect in transportation sector in Lokoja. Transport business in Lokoja is so dominated by male counterpart and yet some routes are not adequately covered. Based on the aforementioned findings, it is recommended that social attitude in Lokoja, Kogi state and Nigeria in general should be changed in favour of women employment in transport sector. The government of Kogi state should establish driving schools and transport scheme meant to enhance the livelihood of women. The National Union of Road Transport Worker (NURTW) should encourage women to invest in the sector.

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