Governor Alex Otti has commissioned the newly constructed Umuahia Central Bus Terminal and named the facility after Professor Nnenna Oti, the former Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) Returning Officer who declared him winner of the 2023 Abia governorship election. Speaking during the inauguration ceremony in Umuahia on Wednesday, Governor Otti said the decision to name…
Governor Alex Otti of Abia State has commissioned 14 newly completed road projects across Osisioma, Aba North and Aba South Local Government Areas, as part of ongoing efforts to improve infrastructure and stimulate economic activities in the state. The governor disclosed this in a statement shared on his official X handle on Wednesday, stating that…
The acting Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of the National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA), Umar Yusuf Girei, has warned boat operators across the country against overloading and night travel ahead of the Eid-el-Kabir celebrations. Girei gave the warning during an interview with journalists at the NIWA headquarters in Lokoja, stressing that compliance with waterways…
Dangote Cement has commended the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) for its role in improving the company’s transport safety operations, following a significant reduction in crashes involving its trucks across the country. The commendation was conveyed during a visit by the Head of Transport, Dangote Group, Mr. Murillo Silva, and his team to the FRSC…
The Federal Ministry of Works and the Nigeria Police Force have intensified collaboration to strengthen security on major highways and protect critical road infrastructure across the country amid ongoing federal road projects. Minister of Works, David Umahi, disclosed this during a meeting with the Inspector-General of Police, Rilwan Disu, and his delegation at the ministry’s…
The Federal Government has announced a commitment of over N1.3 trillion for strategic road and bridge infrastructure projects across the South-East region as part of efforts to boost economic growth and regional integration. The Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Taiwo Oyedele, disclosed this on Tuesday during the grand finale of the…
The Edo State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to creating an enabling environment for businesses and investors to thrive, as the Federal Government inaugurated the Diverse Autocare Centre Hub and Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) facility in Benin City. Governor Monday Okpebholo, represented by his deputy, Rt. Hon. Dennis Idahosa, gave the assurance during the inauguration…
The Oyo State Command of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has deployed 1,797 personnel, including Special Marshals, to ensure smooth traffic flow and enhance safety during the Eid-el-Kabir celebrations across the state. The Sector Commander, Corps Commander Kehinde Dahunsi, disclosed this in a statement issued on Tuesday in Ibadan through the Sector Public Enlightenment…
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has advised motorists plying the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway to be patient and comply strictly with traffic regulations amid heavy traffic volume. The Lagos State Sector Commander, Kehinde Hamzat, gave the advice in a statement on Tuesday. Mr Hamzat said the advice was necessary due to increased movements and heightened commercial…
