The Benue State Government has stated its plan to transform the power and transport sectors to address the critical needs of the people.
Commissioner for Transport and Power, Omale Omale, disclosed this while speaking to newsmen in Makurdi, the state capital on Monday.
Omale said that Governor Hyacinth Alia recognizes the significance of these sectors in rebuilding the state’s economy and is determined to strengthen their growth.
He said the Ministry of Power and Transport, which was created by Governor Alia’s administration, is essential due to the importance of the sector.
The Commissioner revealed that necessary arrangements have been made to make the state-owned Benue Links Transport Company render seamless service to the traveling public and retain it’s position and the apex transport company in the state.
He said 80 percent of the new buses acquired for the company have been delivered, with safety assessments being conducted to ensure passenger safety.
Omale assured the residents that all 23 Local Government Areas in the state will be served by Benue Links buses, with plans to maintain a continuous cycle of buses entering and exiting local government areas, reducing the impact of fuel subsidy removal on the state’s residents.
He said, “We intend to make it in such a way that when one vehicle is leaving a local government area, another will be entering.”
The Commissioner explained that the North Bank and Wurukum Parks in Makurdi metropolis will be reclaimed from illegal occupants and refurbished to provide improved services to travelers.
