Prince Abubakar Audu University, Anyigba, has inaugurated its solar-powered campus tricycle shuttle service to provide affordable and safe transportation for staff and students.
The service was flagged off on Tuesday at the Senate Building of the institution by the Pro-Chancellor and Chairman of the Governing Council, Prof. Muhammed Audu.
The ceremony was attended by the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Salisu Usman, principal officers of the university, staff, students and members of the Tricycle Operators Association of Nigeria.
Speaking at the event, the Vice Chancellor of the University, Professor Salisu Usman Ogbo said the initiative was a milestone in the management’s drive to improve welfare through accessible, affordable and eco-friendly transportation.
He said the solar-powered tricycles would provide cheaper transport within the campus and complement motorcycle operations as part of measures to enhance security and ease of movement.
The Vice-Chancellor commended the facilitator of the initiative, Mr Isah Ojodunwene, Senior Special Assistant to the Kogi State Governor, for supporting the university’s vision of a conducive learning environment.
He urged the operators to exhibit professionalism, maintain the tricycles in good condition and work with the university community for efficient service delivery.
Usman also thanked Governor Ahmed Ododo and former Governor Yahaya Bello for their support for the institution, adding that the management would continue to promote academic excellence and security.
Earlier, Chairman of TOAN, Kogi State chapter, Mr Ahmed Achemaje, described the scheme as the first organised campus tricycle shuttle service since the establishment of the university.
Achemaje, an alumnus of the university, said members of the association would comply with the rules and regulations of the institution and provide safe and student-friendly services.
He said all tricycles operating under the scheme would be painted in the official colours of the university to distinguish them from commercial tricycles.
In his remarks, the Pro-Chancellor, Prof. Audu, commended Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo and former Governor Yahaya Bello for creating an enabling environment for transformation in the university.
He said the Vice-Chancellor had demonstrated purposeful leadership through initiatives aimed at improving academic excellence, infrastructure, security and staff welfare.
Audu expressed confidence that the shuttle service would improve transportation, enhance security and promote teaching, learning and research in the university.
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