The Nigerian Association of Road Transport Owners (NARTO) has decided to suspend its planned nationwide strike after engaging in discussions with the Federal Government and other stakeholders on Monday.
This decision comes in response to the economic challenges faced by tanker drivers, which prompted NARTO to issue a strike notice.
Members of the association had threatened to initiate a countrywide shutdown starting on Monday due to the steep rise in the cost of automotive gas oil (diesel), a critical fuel for their trucks used in transporting petroleum products across Nigeria.
The price of diesel surged to N1,226.69 per litre last week, significantly impacting the operational costs of NARTO members and exacerbating their financial burdens.
