Protest: We are against actions that will disrupt movement of petroleum products –NARTO

Ahead of the August 1 nationwide protest, the Nigerian Association of Road Transport Owners, NARTO, has said it would not support actions that could disrupt the movement of petroleum products and the haulage of goods and services.

To this end, the association cautioned its members against participating in the anticipated nationwide protest slated for August 1.

The protest, organised under the hashtag #EndBadGovernance, is expected to take place across all 36 states of the federation.

NARTO President, Yusuf Othman, in a statement Sunday clarified that the association would not support any protest led by anonymous organisers unwilling to engage in dialogue with the government.

He, however, acknowledged the economic hardships in the country, noting that the current administration was actively addressing these challenges.

Othman said: “We recognise the economic difficulties, but we also see the administration’s sincere efforts to tackle these issues.

“We will not support actions that disrupt the movement of petroleum products and the haulage of goods and services.”

“We urge the group to channel their grievances through the appropriate and legitimate means for quick resolution by the government. We don’t support any violent means as it will not augur well for the country.”