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From Noah Ebije, Kaduna
Kaduna State Government has given 7, 000 motorcycles to civil servants, 4,000 of which are electric bikes, in its efforts to ease the transportation burden of workers across the state. Governor Uba Sani, who flagged off the distribution, said that the initiative is first of its kind in Nigeria, promising “we shall continue to create and innovate to better the conditions of our citizens.” Represented by the Deputy Governor, Dr Hadiza Balarabe, he said that government recognises that transportation costs can be a significant burden for civil servants.
“It is our hope that these motorcycles will help alleviate that burden, allowing you to come to work early and focus on the tasks at hand,” the governor added.
Governor Sani further said that monies recovered from the loan repayments will be reserved for continuous purchase of motorcycles for all workers in the Kaduna State civil service.
According to the governor, charging points will be established in strategic locations across the three geopolitical zones of the state.
He noted: “The civil service is the engine of government. Civil servants play a critical role in shaping governance, and facilitating the efficient delivery of essential services.
“Our administration recognises that massive rural and urban transformations, as well as economic revitalisation are only possible if driven by dedicated, skilled and well-motivated workforce.
“This is why we have intensified improvement of the working conditions of civil servants across Kaduna State. We are also implementing structural improvements in the environments where civil servants operate,’’ he added.
The governor further said that: “Our civil servants deserve commendation for their contributions to the achievements so far recorded by our administration. Your hard work, dedication, and commitment to the development of our state have not gone unnoticed.”
