Delta State to receive 50 CNG buses in five months

Delta State is set to introduce a mass transit system with the arrival of 50 Compressed Natural Gas buses within the next four to five months. Commissioner for Transport, Mr. Onoriode Agofure, announced the procurement process is underway following Governor Sheriff Oborevwori’s approval.

These buses aim to provide residents with a more affordable, secure, and comfortable mode of transportation for both inter-city travel and within the Asaba metropolis. The government has already mapped out specific routes to ensure efficient service delivery upon the scheme's commencement. The initial 50 buses represent a pilot phase, with plans to acquire more if the initiative proves successful.

To support the mass transit operations, the state is constructing modern bus terminals in Asaba and Warri. Furthermore, policies and legal frameworks are being established to guarantee the program's long-term sustainability. The initiative is also expected to generate employment opportunities for drivers, ticketing staff, cleaners, and traders, thereby stimulating economic activity across the state.

Future plans include extending the service to riverine areas, although the initial focus will be on upland communities. Reforms in the transport sector, including automated vehicle inspections and road safety campaigns, are also being implemented to enhance traffic management and overall road safety.

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The approval of the 50 buses will be implemented within four to five months. These buses are meant to convey people from one point to another, providing a cheap, affordable, safe and comfortable means of transportation within the state.