SANI DUTSINMA
The kebbi State Government has formally commissioned fifty newly 18 seater buses for mass transit in the state and beyond
The buses ware Commissioned at the newly constructed Ultra Modern Park, Birnin Kebbi by the State Commissioner of land and Physical Planning, Alhaji Hayatuddeen Bawa
He said the buses was meant to ease the transportation hardship being experience by the people of the state especially during Long journey as the state was the only one in the northwest that does not have Mass Transit Buses.
Bawa commended the effort of Governor Nasir Idris for purchasing the vehicles and urged the beneficiaries to use them judiciously so that many more would be provide.
The commissioner also urged the drivers to drive with care and professionalism to avoid overloading, dangerous driving, high speed as well as to ensure good maintenance and services of the vehicles.
Earlier, in his contribution, the Chairman National Association of Transport Owners NATO, kebbi State branch, Alhaji Ali Aliyu appreciate the effort of the state government under the leadership of Governor Nasir Idris for providing 50 newly 18 seater buses for transportation within and out the state.
In his remark, the Deputy Corp Commandant Operations of the federal road safety, kebbi state command, DCC Musa Danladi said the drivers were carefully selected and tested before given them the keys of the vehicles, adding that they were warned to abide by the traffic rules and regulations
