Cooperative Model

One enduring benenfit of operating the cooperative model in public transportation is the it reduces the risk of failure.

CMS T&M adopted the cooperative transport model by ensuring that it organizes itself around various transport groups. Each group/association/cooperative has its own leaders, members and government. 
 
Each group/association/cooperative society submits to the Limited Liability Company, the entity known today as CMS T&M.
 
There are 7 Directors in CMS T&M. The 7 Directors are also the heads of their respective groups,/association/cooperative society.

Kajola Inner Circle

Built around indigenes of Lagos and Ogun States.

Irepodun Kwara Drivers Circle

Predominantly made up of all LGAs Kwara indigenes.

Ebedi United Brothers

Predominantly indigenes of towns in Oyo State close to Iseyin and its environs.

Ifelodun Oluyole United Brothers

predominantly for Ibadan indigenes of Oyo State.

Osun United Brothers

Predominantly all towns and villages in Osun State.

Ifesowapo United Brothers

Other States in Nigeria – predominantly idigenes of Ondo State and South Eastern States of Nigeria.

Oyo Atiba Brothers Nigeria

Predominantly indigenes of Oyo town.

This model has its advantages which we think outweighs any disadvantage it may have:
 
1. Decision making is democratized
 
2. Each group/association/cooperative society can grow at its own pace and take risk as it deems appropriate. 
 
3. Each group/association/cooperative society can function as a business unit and operate with maximum autonomy aside from CMS T&M.
 
4. Members of groups/associations/cooperative society have more relationship and affinity to themselves and are able to report to the company about happening within their groups. The company also intervenes in the affairs of groups when it appears it is beyond the groups.
Finally, the cooperative model in CMS T&M
works in tandem with the Key benefits of cooperative societies, according to the ILO, which include:

Economic Empowerment:

Cooperatives provide members with better access to resources, shared equipment, and improved market linkages, which boost income.

Decent Work & Job Creation:

They foster job creation in various sectors and improve working conditions for members.

Social Protection:

Cooperatives offer a safety net to informal and rural economy workers, including health insurance.

Inclusivity & Empowerment:

They promote the participation of marginalized groups, including women, youth, and people with disabilities, and are strong tools for reducing child labor in sectors like agriculture.

Democratic Governance:

They operate on a “one member, one vote” basis, prioritizing community welfare and democratic control over profit maximization.

Finally, under ILO Recommendation No. 193, a transport cooperative like CMS T&M has been recognized for its resilience and ability to address poverty.