By Abdullahi Tukur
The kebbi State Government, has launched fifty newly 18 seater buses for mass transit in the state and beyond
The buses were commissioned at the newly constructed Ultra Modern Park, Birnin Kebbi by the State Commissioner for lands and Physical Planning, Alhaji Hayatuddeen Bawa.
The Commissioner said the buses were meant to ease the transportation hardship being experienced by the people of the state especially during Long journey as the state was the only one in the northwest that does not have Mass Transit Buses.
He commended the effort of the state Governor for purchasing the vehicles and urged the beneficiaries to use them judiciously so that many more would be provided.
The commissioner also urged the drivers to drive with care and professionalism to avoid overloading, reckless driving, over speeding as well as to ensure good maintenance and services of the vehicles.
Earlier, in his contribution, the Chairman National Association of Transport Owners NATO, Kebbi State branch, Alhaji Ali Aliyu, appreciated the effort of the state government under the leadership of Governor Nasir Idris for providing 50 newly 18 seater buses for transportation within and out the state.
In his remark, the Deputy Corp Commandant Operations of the federal road safety, kebbi state command, DCC Musa Danladi said the drivers were carefully selected and tested before giving them the keys of the vehicles, adding that they were warned to abide by the traffic rules and regulations