By Emmanuel Oluwakorede
President Tinubu has approved the construction of six additional World Class Bus Terminals, one in each Geopolitical Zone of the country.
The Minister of Transport, Alh Said Alkali made this known during the Commissioning of the Mabushi World Class Bus Terminal built by the Minister of Federal Capital Territory FCT, Mr. Nyesom Wike.
Alkali noted that the new terminals, will be located in Abeokuta, Ogun State (South West); Onitsha, Anambra State (South East); Warri, Delta State (South South); Lokoja, Kogi State (North Central); Gombe, Gombe State (North East); and Kano, Kano State (North West).
He called on stakeholders, particularly leaders of road transport unions, to fully harness the terminal’s potential, stressing that its effective use would encourage government to continue prioritising public welfare and improving the dignity of transport users and operators.
According to him, the selected cities were chosen based on their commercial relevance and potential to drive inclusive economic development through enhanced transport infrastructure.
He praised President Tinubu’s unprecedented support for the transport sector, stating: “This is the first time in the history of the country that the Federal Government has made investment of such magnitude in the transport sector, apart from rail and road.”
He also appreciated the president’s visionary leadership for recognising transportation as a critical enabler of economic growth and a gateway to the national economy.
Reacting to the development, the Special Adviser to Kogi State Governor on Federal Project Implementation, Chief Emmanuel Obasi described the gesture as a welcome development, saying the State is on the rise under the leadership of Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo.
