May 09, (THEWILL) – The Chairman of the Motorcycle Operators Union of Nigeria (MOUN), Ogun State Chapter, Comrade Salaudeen Amoo, has appealed to Governor Dapo Abiodun to grant the union operational rights to contribute to the state’s Internally Generated Revenue (IGR).
Amoo made the appeal on Friday, stating that the union is duly registered with the Federal Ministry of Labour and Employment under the Trade Union Act, and therefore qualified to operate legally in the state.
He urged the Abiodun-led administration to issue revenue tickets to MOUN, enabling the union to officially collect dues and remit revenue to the state in line with its economic development drive.
The chairman noted that several states, including Oyo, Lagos, Ondo, Akwa Ibom, and Kwara, have already recognised MOUN’s legal status and are preparing to commence operations. He appealed to the Ogun State Government to follow suit.
“We are aware of the remarkable projects Governor Dapo Abiodun has embarked on — roads, electricity, housing schemes, and solar-powered street lights. We want to support and be part of that progress,” Amoo said.
He stressed that MOUN is not in competition with any existing motorcycle operators’ associations in the state, such as ACCOMORAN or ROMO, but seeks collaboration to improve the welfare of riders and the general public.
“We are not rivals. MOUN is a recognised trade union for motorcycle operators in Nigeria. ACCOMORAN and ROMO are associations. We hold no grudges; we are brothers working towards the same goal,” he added.
Amoo also pledged that part of the revenue generated through official operations would be reinvested into the state through community development initiatives.
He added, “We want to give back to the people of Ogun State by providing amenities that will improve their standard of living. But we can only do this if given the opportunity to operate officially and generate revenue for the state.”
