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By Jude Chinedu, Enugu
Enugu State Governor, Chief Peter Mbah, has commissioned a computerised Vehicle Inspection Centre in Enugu as part of efforts to ensure optimal performance of vehicles and reduce road accidents in the state.
The centre, which is one of the four of such centres to be located in different other parts of the state, is to address the issues around the road worthiness of vehicles.
Mbah, who was represented by the Commissioner for Transport, Dr Obi Ozor, said the state-of-the-art facility represents a significant leap in the state government’s commitment to ensuring road safety, environmental protection, and the overall well-being of the citizens.
“As we gather here today, we are not merely opening a new building; we are ushering in a new era of transportation safety and efficiency in Enugu State.
“The establishment of this computerised vehicle inspection centre is a testament to our dedication to modernising our infrastructure and enhancing the quality of life for all our residents.
“By leveraging advanced diagnostic tools and automated processes, we can ensure that every vehicle on our roads meets the highest standards of safety and environmental compliance.
On his part, the Group Managing Director of Temple Group limited, Segun Obayando, whose company partnered with the government for the project, said that the facility could inspect 210 vehicles daily.
“What we are doing today is not new, but only that we left what is right and did what is wrong. This vehicle inspection started during the colonial era and it’s a normal thing to do everywhere in the world, and we felt Enugu State will not be left out.
“The law requires that you take your vehicle to the Vehicle Inspection Officer to certify your vehicle once a year for private, and twice a year for commercial.
“What we did today was to give way to modernisation, digitalisation and automation to take all these jobs and be sure that biases will reduce,” he said.
