From Scholastica Hir, Makurdi
The Acting General Manager of Benue Links Nigeria Limited, Benue state transport company, Comrade Alexander Fanafa said that the company has reopened of Interstate routes which hitherto were closed due to security challenges.
Canada who disclosed this while addressing members of the correspondent chapel in Benue said the routes which include Maiduguri, Sokoto Yola among others, will enable majority of the Nigerian citizens to access Benue Links to their various destinations.
He also said the company is reopening operations from Makurdi to all the headquarters of the 23 Local Government Areas, (LGAs) of the state
“We are out to provide affordable, comfortable and reliable transport services to the people of Benue and Nigeria at large,” he said.
He said since his appointment by Rev. Fr. Dr. Hyacinth Alia on June 15th, 2023, less than four months ago, he has taken measures which has recorded tremendous successes in repositioning the company for greater service delivery.
The acting GM who noted that the world has gone digital said he has created an ICT Unit with intent to commence online bookings and training of staff.
He has also facilitated the construction of a standard box culvert and a water drainage channel to check perennial flooding at the company’s headquarters.
He said has also done the concreting/ flooring of the Bus Terminus and erection of car porches, installation of solar lights and improved lightning around the bus terminus.
He said to ensure availability of fuel at all times so as to reduce travel time, Canada said he has reactivated the fuel dump and commenced sale of fuel within the park.
He said successful audit of Private Partnership arrangement which has led to the identification of illegal vehicles and creation of a verifiable vehicle database for the company has also been concluded while prompt payment of salaries and commencement of payment of salary arrears has commenced.
He said he has also introduced a friendly travel policy for People Living With Disability (PLWD) to enable them travel comfortably.
He appreciated member of the media for the support given to him since he assumed office and pledged to work closed with the media to ensure that all fake news around the company is corrected.