The Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, has received the first batch of Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) buses ordered by his administration, as a major step towards transforming the state’s transportation system.
Speaking after receiving and inspecting the buses, Governor Eno said the 20 vehicles delivered were part of the 50 ordered to provide easier, safer and more efficient transportation services across the 31 Local Government Areas of the state.
He commended the Ministry of Transport, the contractor, the military and other stakeholders for the successful delivery of the buses, noting that the next phase would involve completing the bus terminal facilities, installing tracking devices and introducing a modern ticketing system.
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Governor Eno said the initiative aligns with his administration’s commitment to making transportation “easy and simple” for Akwa Ibom people, as the state’s improved road network provides the needed foundation for the new transportation system.
Describing the project as part of the gradual emergence of a new era of infrastructure delivery in the state, the Governor said his administration’s projects are entering a period of visible results.
He urged the people of Akwa Ibom to remain confident in the government’s efforts, stressing that “meaningful development requires patience, planning, and consistent execution.”
Governor Eno congratulated the Ministry of Transport and the people of the state on the milestone, describing the new transport intervention as a sign of a brighter future for the state.
The Commissioner for Transport, Dr. Anthony Luke, commended the Governor for his remarkable vision and the decision to turn around the state’s transport sector.
Dr. Luke said the arrival of the buses is “a testimony to the fact that the Governor is very intentional and concerned about making life better for the people.”
The initiative also complements President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda, which promotes the adoption of Compressed Natural Gas as a cleaner and more cost-effective alternative for public transportation and a safe green ecosystem.
Present at the reception were the Secretary to the State Government, Prince Enobong Uwah; the Executive Assistant and Chief Delivery Advisory to the Governor, Mr. Aniefiok Johnson; the Managing Director of Akwa Ibom Investment Corporation (AKICORP), and other government officials.
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