Registered in 1988, the Nigerian Association of Road Transport Owners (NARTO), is an amalgam of three hitherto region-based transport associations, whose business is to fight for a conducive environment for its members’ operations to thrive. Emmanuel Addeh writes that at its Annual General Meeting which held last week, the body, an umbrella of all commercial vehicles owners in Nigeria, renewed its vow to continue serving the country through its services, especially the haulage of petroleum products around Nigeria
Formed from the Northern Association of Licenced Buying Agents and Transporters (NALBAT), the Nigerian Transport Owners Association (NTOA) and Eastern Road Haulage Association (ERHA) for the north, west and eastern regions, respectively, NARTO, has recently gained prominence, following the important role it plays in getting fuel and other commodities to Nigerians.