No AMATO Member Should Join any Protest—Remi Ogungbemi
The Association of Maritime Truck Owners (AMATO) has distanced itself and its members from the “End Bad Governance” protest against hardships in Nigeria, which is billed to commence on August 1st, 2024.
This position was made known by the National President of AMATO, Chief Remi Ogungbemi during an emergency security meeting summoned by the Commissioner of Police Port Authority Police Command ahead of National protest.
Chief Remi Ogungbemi said dialogue is the best option to address issues, and not protest.
“We should learn a lesson from what happened during the end sars protest occasioned by large scale destruction of lives and property.
“Therefore, AMATO is not joining any protest. No AMATO member should join any protest . The port is where we do our business. The trucks are our investment and means of livelihood. Therefore, we are not going to allow any protest under whatever guise to jeopardize our business environment, investment and means of livelihood.
“AMATO is ready to support the Authorities effort to promote peace and orderliness in the ports environment” he said