AUATON Appoints Oluwatosin Ibiwoye as Acting President, Suspends David Nosa
In a significant and sudden development, the National Executive Council (NEC) of the Amalgamated Union of App-based Transporters of Nigeria (AUATON) has appointed Comrade Rachel Oluwatosin Ibiwoye as its Acting National President. This move, effective immediately, follows the suspension of David Nosa Aigbonran from the leadership role. The announcement, which was disclosed in a formal statement by the union’s Lagos State Council, marks a pivotal moment for the organization representing thousands of drivers within Nigeria’s burgeoning app-based transport sector.
A Swift and Decisive Leadership Change
The timing of this leadership reshuffle is particularly striking, occurring merely two days after AUATON had formally recognized David Nosa Aigbonran as the new substantive national chairman. Aigbonran had assumed the position following the earlier resignation of Adedamola Adeniran. This rapid transition points to a dynamic internal environment within the influential union. The NEC’s decision has received prompt endorsement from other key branches, notably the Rivers State Council, which issued a congratulatory message signed by its chairman, Comrade Amos Omoruyi. This support from state councils underscores a collective move to realign the union’s leadership and consolidate its direction. The Public Relations Officer of the Lagos State Council, Comrade Iwindoye Steven, also reacted to the unfolding events, highlighting the local chapters’ involvement in the national proceedings.
As Acting National President, Comrade Ibiwoye is tasked with a clear and challenging mandate. According to the union’s statement, her primary objectives are to unify the organization, fortify its internal democratic structures, and champion the collective cause of app-based transporters across the country. Her leadership is expected to navigate the complex relationship between drivers, platform companies, and regulators. This appointment places Ibiwoye at the helm of a crucial advocacy group at a time when the rights and welfare of gig economy workers are a central issue in Nigeria’s tech and labor landscape.
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