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The Amalgamated Union of App-Based Transporters of Nigeria (AUATON) has secured formal representation on the National Council on Transportation (NCT), giving app-based transport workers a direct voice in Nigeria’s national transportation policy process.

The development took place on Thursday, September 3, 2026, during the 19th National Council on Transportation held in Abuja, where AUATON was formally inaugurated as part of the Council’s stakeholder structure.

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Representing the union’s National President, Comrade Adedamola Adeniran, at the event, AUATON Lagos State Chairman, Comrade Jaiyesimi Azeez, described the recognition as a major milestone for Nigeria’s growing app-based transport industry.

He said the development would strengthen the union’s efforts to secure better representation, improved working conditions and greater protection for platform-based transport workers.

“We fought for a seat at the table; today, that seat has been secured. We are no longer asking to be heard—we are now officially part of the Council where decisions concerning Nigeria’s transportation future are made,” Azeez said.

The inauguration coincided with the unveiling and presentation of the approved National Land Transport Policy (NLTP), which formed a major part of the Council’s proceedings.

The 19th NCT brought together senior government officials, transport commissioners, representatives of federal and state agencies, members of the National Assembly and other stakeholders in the transportation sector.

The Vice President, who served as Special Guest of Honour, delivered the presentation speech before declaring the Executive Session open, while Prof. Samuel Adewumi, Chairman of the Policy Development Committee, presented the National Land Transport Policy.

Azeez said AUATON’s membership of the NCT would allow the union to place the concerns of app-based transport workers directly before policymakers.

According to him, the union would focus on issues including fair and sustainable fares, driver welfare, social protection, safety and security, transparent platform charges, recognition of platform workers and effective regulation of digital transportation.

He also listed improved working conditions, access to insurance and pension schemes, welfare programmes and wider adoption of technology-driven transport solutions as areas requiring policy attention.

The AUATON chairman said the development would further strengthen the union’s advocacy for Nigeria to ratify and domesticate International Labour Organisation Convention No. 193 on Decent Work in the Platform Economy.

He noted that the formal inclusion of app-based transport workers in the NCT would provide a stronger platform for advocating policies that balance the growth of digital transportation with decent work, social protection, safety and fairness.

The Executive Session also considered the report of the Technical Session presented by the representative of the Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Transportation.

The Council subsequently considered the Technical Committee’s report and moved towards the adoption of resolutions and the communiqué of the 19th National Council on Transportation.

Other matters considered included the selection of a host for the 20th National Council on Transportation, presentation of the draft communiqué, closing remarks and the National Pledge.

Azeez described AUATON’s formal entry into the Council as the beginning of a new chapter for app-based transport workers across Nigeria.

He said the recognition was the result of sustained advocacy, engagement and constructive dialogue by the union’s leadership.

“From advocacy to representation, from the streets to the national policy table, the voice of the app-based transport worker has finally gained formal recognition,” he said.

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