29 February, 2008

Sierra Express, Freetown
 

SLPDA & GMWU Interim Body on Peace Sensitization Tour Nationwide

The newly appointed body of the Sierra Leone Professional Drivers Association & GMWU headed by MB Williams, a trade unionist, has held a reconciliatory meeting with disputed factions of the union. Addressing his audience, chairman M.B. Williams told the general membership to be peaceful and avoid lawlessness to push the country forward. He remarked that today marks the laying to rest of all personal vendettas that was within the membership of the union.

He disclosed that it was the ill motive of some members that culminated to the diatribe amongst members of the drivers union. He described this development as unfortunate.

Chairman M.B. Williams maintained that the union is an important organ that is contributing to national development. He warned that if the union membership is not properly organized then it will be heading for a disaster.

Coordinator of Youth Task Force; Mr. Ibrahim Sesay, repeatedly stated that, since the interim body was appointed by the Transport Minister, three months ago, members have been keeping a free for all pace without submitting any dues to the interim body. He observed that a cross section of the membership have been busy collecting money for themselves instead of the union.

Also in the meeting, the leader of the pressure group, Musa Conteh, vehemently denied that drivers are not respectful to their elders and warned all drivers to be humble and respectful. In his conclusion, Mr. Conteh called on the members to adhere to directives given them by the interim body & task force team.

The thirteen man Task Force Team is as follows:

Mr. Ibrahim Sesay                                             Coordinator

Mr. Daimba Barrie                                              Member

Mr. Osman P. Kamara                                       Member

Mr.Bandalay Smith                                            Member

Lansana Sannoh                                                Member

Abu S. Bangura                                                 Member

Bassiru Kamara                                                 Member

Titus Mansaray                                                  Member

Kai Banja                                                          Member

David Ahmed Conteh                                          Member

Alpha Umarr Jalloh                                             Member

David Conteh                                                     Member

Stay with Sierra Express Media, for your trusted place in news!