(News+Video)Okada and Keke operators must get PVC and vote in 2019- Ochuko Johnson.

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Ahead of Nigeria's 2019 general elections  the tricycle and motor cycle operators in Delta state have been advised to go register and get their Permanent Voters Card PVC.

Speaking during an interview in Udu local government area, spokesperson of the Tricycle and motor cycle operators union in Delta state, Mr.Ochuko Johnson said it was wrong for members of the union and indeed Nigerians to assume that their votes will not count in the electoral process.
According to him the only way to bring about change of government is to first get the PVC, which will enable one to vote.

On the continued operations of another union in the state.

Mr. Johnson said the case was in court, adding that it will be innaprpprate to comment on an issue before a court of law.
He however  assured that the issue is firmly under control.
(Vido:Watch Full interview)

On Union members welfare

He maintained that the union will continue to support registered members when called upon.
Mr. Johnson however said  it will be difficult to assist operators who do not identify with the union, and  therefore urged all operators in the state ensure they are fully registered  to benefit from the body's welfare scheme.

On Governor Okowa

The image maker of the union  hailed  the Delta state  Governor, senator Dr. Ifeanyi Okwa for  his strong support for the union.
He disclosed that governor amongst other thing has addressed numerous road issues  upon the complaint of the union in addition to a proposal  sent to the governor which according to  will economically empower union members.
Mr Johnson assured that  the body wii continue to work with this administration to ensure peace as well  boost the  State's internally generated revenue IGR.

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