Akwa Ibom: Eno receives first batch of 20 CNG buses

From Isaac Job, Uyo

Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno has received the first batch of Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) buses in the State as a major step towards transforming the State transportation system.

Eno while receiving the 20 buses at Government House,Uyo, explained that they were part of the 50 CNG buses ordered by his administration to provide easier, safer, and more efficient transportation service across the 31 Local Government Areas of the state.

He commended the Ministry of Transport, contractor, military, and other stakeholders involved in the successful delivery of the buses adding that the next phase is to complete the bus terminal facilities, install tracking devices and introduce a modern ticketing system to ensure accountability.

Eno disclosed that the initiative aligns with his administration’s commitment to making transportation “easy and simple” for Akwa Ibom people, adding that the improved road network in the stare provides the needed foundation for the new transportation system.

He said the project marks the beginning of a new era of infrastructure delivery in the State as the administration’s projects are getting into a period of visible results.

“I charge Akwa Ibom people to remain confident in government’s efforts because meaningful development requires patience, planning and consistent execution

“Let me congratulate the Ministry of Transport and the people of the State for the milestone achievement to the new transport intervention as a sign of a brighter future for the state”.

In his remarks, the Commissioner for Transport, Dr. Anthony Luke, commended the Governor Umo Eno for his remarkable vision and the decision to turn-around the State transport sector.

“Arrival of the CNG buses is a testimony to the fact that the Governor Umo Eno is very intentional and concerned about making life better for the people”.