Imo State Government Terminates Appointment Of Sam Udeh As NURTW Chairman, Announces Jeff Eze As New Leader

The Imo State Government has announced the termination of Chief Sam Udeh’s appointment as the Chairman of the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW). The announcement was made following the presentation of Hon. Jeff Eze as the new chairman of the union.

In a letter dated February 5, 2025, signed by the Honourable Commissioner for Transport, Emeka Okoronkwo, the government disclosed that the decision was directed by the Executive Governor of Imo State, Senator Hope Uzodimma. Chief Udeh was instructed to hand over all union properties to the newly appointed chairman, Hon. Jeff Eze, with immediate effect.

The state government reaffirmed its commitment to fostering effective leadership within the transport sector, emphasizing that the transition was necessary to enhance accountability and efficiency in union operations. The Commissioner extended best wishes to Chief Udeh in his future endeavors, while expressing confidence in the capabilities of the new leadership to drive positive change in the union.

The presentation of Hon. Jeff Eze as the new NURTW chairman marks a new chapter for the union under the Uzodimma-led administration’s ongoing reforms in the transport sector.