TRANSPORTATION has been A Major factor in Man’s existence giving credence to need for mobility to enhance Economic Growth & PEACEFUL co-existence.
Transportation Network in Delta State has been a shamble of itself in the past decades thus making movement of people and goods a nightmare in the State. Hitherto, this surge has no doubt caused a menace to Economic Growth and sustenance.
The Coming of the Uduaghan’s Administration gave much priority attention in addressing this trend. The Transportation Transformation in Delta State was made manifest in the renowned and Ancient DELTA LINE Transport Scheme, with the purchase of State of the Art Buses, and an overhaul in its Management setting and infrastructure.
The intervention in Transportation became prominent in 2008 with the establishment of the Delta State Urban Mass Transit Scheme and the launching of 168 Brand New Toyota Corolla Cars by Governor Uduaghan. Some of the Toyota set of Cars were given out to interested Licenced Drivers as part of Government Empowerment Programme;
others were allocated to the Delta Line Transport Company for commercial purposes.
In 2009 and 2010, the State Government further increased the fleet with the purchase and commissioning of 100 and 200 Brand New Hiace Buses. This holistic approach in Transportation should be recognized as a major infrastructure development, a critical component of the 3-Point Agenda of the Uduaghan Administration. It is also a demonstration of the UDUAGHAN'S total commitment to opening up the State to attract Tourists and Investors.
By the acquisition of 800 Vehicles, comprising Hiace Buses, Toyota Taxi Cars and "MARCOPOLO" BUSES The Governor has stemmed the hitherto crisis that greeted the Transport Sector during the deregulation of the Petroleum Downstream Sector early 2012.
Similarly, MARINE Transportation, hundreds of 19U SPEED Boats have been acquired, while Several Jetties have been Built in the Coastal RIVERINE Communities. Over 21 of such Landing Jetties were provided between 2008 and 2010.
The Delta Publics, who are mainly the beneficiaries, have shown great enthusiasm and gratitude to their Loving Governor "The Man Wey Sabi Road" for this intervention, particularly, with the regulated Fare. The downward Review of the fares has had tremendous impact in the State as it has put private operators in check.
At the last count, Governor Udaughan Administration has procured 800 Vehicles comprising Toyota Taxi Cabs, 500 Hiace buses, 60 Marcopolo Buses, 10 Tata Buses and 130 Boats deployed to various Communities in the state. This has immensely improved the Transport Sector and reduced the stress associated with daily movement of Deltans.
(Barr.) MOAgbajoh
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