Governor Umahi Flags Off Ebonyi Electric Tricycle Shuttle Service
Ebonyi state Governor, Engr David Umahi has flagged off Ebonyi Electric tricycle shuttle services within Abakaliki metropolis.
The tricycle shuttle will for the time being, cover the new Government House, Old Government House and International market.
The well attended flag off ceremony was graced by dignitaries and some Government functionaries as well as a crowd of well meaning Ebonyians and Market Men and Women which took place at Magaret Umahi International market, Abakaliki.
Speaking during the flag ceremony, the state Governor, Engr David Umahi represented by Commissioner for Business Development, Dr Steven Odoh, assured Ebonyians of the readiness of the State Government to do more in the area of human capital development and human empowerment, and urged them to continue praying and supporting the government as more dividends of democracy shall be delivered.
Also speaking, the Commissioner for Education and the host commissioner of Vocational College, Dr Onyebuchi Chima advised the youth and the emerging generation to live beyond the euphoria of the new transport system and think innovatively on how more heights could be attained in the State through them. Addressing the crowd, he inspired them to think positively towards how the parts of the tricycle could be reproduced in Ebonyi to ensure the availability when it comes to maintenance and replacement of the parts.
On her part, the Senior Special Assistant to the governor on Human Capital Development and monitoring, Hon. Ann Aligwe, appreciated the Governor for the dream come true and encouraged the beneficiaries of the transport scheme, to be business orientated, human friendly and grateful to their Excellencies , as positive attitude reinforces behavior.
Moreso, the Special Assistant to the governor on Park Development, Chief Emmanuel Igwe, stressed that the beneficiaries of the tricycle have been given the franchise of operation within the International Market and urged them to serve the public better through the scheme, as that has been the interest of the state Governor for the good of the people of Ebonyi State. He further maintained that the Electric tricycles beyond every reasonable doubt, is more economical, safer in terms of security and Eco-friendly.
He appreciated His Excellency the governor and indeed, the Special Assistant to the governor on Vocational Education, Hon. Adaeze Nwaji for making out time to train the beneficiaries of the tricycle to ensure quality service delivery.
He affirmed that cars and other vehicles shall henceforth, not be allowed inside the International Market once more electric tricycles are fully deployed to the market , as they shall park at the Motor Park across the market, flyover and use the Green Transport to go inside the market, so as to maintain security in the market.
Responding, the special assisstant to Governor David Umahi on Vocational Education, Hon. Adaeze Nwaji expressed gratitude to God for the success and the accomplishment of the Green Transport Scheme. she appreciated the governor mostly, for believing in her capacity and positively touching the lives of Ebonyians through the Ebonyi Vocational College.
She expressed assurance thats the governor is committed to building the first Silicone Valley in Nigeria through the Ebonyi State Vocational College. She prays God continuously bless the wonder-working governor and his leadership as they continues their good works towards advancement of Ebonyi State.
Others in attendance include, the Special Assistant to the Governor on Market Development, Hon. Kyarian Ofoke,
the representative of the transport Union and Trade union, Chief Oko Ewa and the Executive Assistant to the governor on Capital Territory, Hon. Peter Oba among others.
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