Akwa Ibom State Government has explained why it has relocated its CNG bus terminal site from Odiok Itam in Itu Local Government Area to Obio Offot and Ikot Akpe communities in Uyo Local Government Area, saying it is for enhanced accessibility.
Governor Uno Eno noted that the decision to relocate the terminal after much consideration was made would ensure better accessibility for residents of the state.
He disclosed that the CNG Bus Terminal would consist of a gas station, Training School, repair workshop to train engineers, CNG technology and a maintenance unit.
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The governor who made this known during an inspection of the new site commended the host community for their cooperation in ensuring the success of the project, urged youths in the area to participate in the construction and protection of the facility from vandalism.
It would be recalled that in 2023, the Federal Government launched the Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) buses through the Presidential CNG Initiative to reduce fuel costs, create jobs, and promote environmental sustainability by transitioning from petrol and diesel to CNG-powered vehicles.
To ensure that Akwa Ibom benefits from the initiative, the State Government through the Ministry of Transportation in collaboration with the Central Bank of Nigeria ordered 50 CNG buses to improve transportation in the state.
With the governor on the inspection were the Deputy Governor, Senator Akon Eyakenyi; Secretary to the State Government, Enobong Uwah, and other members of the State Executive Council including the Commissioner for Transport, Anthony Luke.
