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Akwa Ibom Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, has described the arrival of the first batch of Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) buses as a major step towards transforming the State transportation system.
Governor Eno, who spoke after receiving and inspecting the buses, stated that the 20 received were part of the 50 vehicles ordered by his administration to provide easier, safer, and more efficient transportation service across the 31 local government areas of the state.
Eno said the initiative aligns with his administration’s commitment to making transportation “easy and simple” for Akwa Ibom people, adding that 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, he said the administration’s projects are entering a period of visible results.
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He urged Akwa Ibom people to remain confident in government’s efforts, stressing that “meaningful development requires patience, planning, and consistent execution.”
The Governor commended the Ministry of Transport, the contractor, the military, and other stakeholders involved in the successful delivery of the buses, noting that the next phase is to complete the bus terminal facilities, install tracking devices, and introduce a modern ticketing system.
The Governor used the occasion to congratulate the Ministry of Transport and the people of the state for the milestone, describing the new transport intervention as a sign of a brighter future for the state.
In his remarks, the Commissioner for Transport, Dr. Anthony Luke, commended the Governor for his remarkable vision and the decision to turn-around the State transport sector.
Dr. Luke noted that the arrival of buses is a testimony to the fact that the Governor is very intentional and concerned about making life better for the people.
Akwa Ibom warns against unauthorised use of government symbols
In another development, the State Government observed with serious concern the unauthorised use of the official logo and insignia of the Government by individuals, groups, organizations, and private entities for events, advertisements, online publications, opinions, content, and other activities.
A press release signed by Dr. Aniekan Umanah, the State Commissioner for Information, ’’cautioned the general public against the use of its official logo, crest, and insignia for any private publication, promotional material, or any other purpose without prior authorization.
‘‘Accordingly, individuals, groups, and organizations, under whatsoever guise, must desist from the unauthorized use of the State’s symbols, as the administration will, going forward, prosecute such offenders for false impersonation of government authorities, fraud, forgery, and copyright infringement.
‘‘Members of the public are hereby strongly advised to comply accordingly, as the Government will track, apprehend, and prosecute offenders,’’ it added.,
