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Delta State Approves 50 CNG Buses, Mega Terminal for Mass Transit

From The Punch · () English

Translated from English, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Delta State Governor Sheriff Oborevwori has approved the purchase of 50 Compressed Natural Gas buses and electric vehicles to enhance public transportation.
  • A new mega bus terminal will be constructed in Asaba, with another planned for Warri, to centralize operations and improve traffic flow.
  • These initiatives aim to modernize transportation infrastructure, providing safe, affordable, and efficient services for the state's residents.

Delta State Governor Sheriff Oborevwori has greenlit the acquisition of 50 Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) buses and electric vehicles, alongside the construction of a major bus terminal in Asaba. These decisions, made during a State Executive Council meeting, aim to significantly improve public transportation across the state.

The governor recognises transportation as a major driver of economic and social activities. People rely on transport to get to markets, schools, offices and other places.

— Onoriode AgofureThe state Commissioner for Transport explaining the importance of transportation projects.

The approvals stem from a comprehensive transportation study conducted in major cities like Asaba, Warri, and Ughelli. The study revealed that approximately 80 percent of the daily 19,000-plus commuters rely on public transport, highlighting a critical need for system upgrades. Governor Oborevwori acknowledged transportation's vital role in economic and social activities, noting how movement restrictions during the COVID-19 pandemic impacted economic output.

The 50 CNG buses will form the core of the state's MORE Mass Transit Scheme, promising safe, affordable, and efficient travel. The introduction of electric vehicles signals the administration's commitment to environmentally friendly transport solutions. The planned mega bus terminal in Asaba is intended to serve as the central hub for the mass transit system, aiming to eliminate roadside parks and improve traffic flow and the capital's aesthetics.

The COVID-19 pandemic also showed how restrictions on movement could shut down economic activities.

— Onoriode AgofureThe state Commissioner for Transport highlighting lessons learned from the pandemic.

Furthermore, a similar bus terminal is slated for Warri, with the Federal Government's approval secured following Governor Oborevwori's intervention. These projects are part of a broader effort by the Oborevwori administration to modernize transportation infrastructure and deliver a more efficient public transport system throughout Delta State.

The governor recognises transportation as a major driver of economic and social activities. People rely on transport to get to markets, schools, offices and other places. The COVID-19 pandemic also showed how restrictions on movement could shut down economic activities.

— Onoriode AgofureThe state Commissioner for Transport explaining the rationale behind the transportation upgrades.
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Originally published by The Punch in English. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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