The Abia State Government has begun enforcing its newly introduced centralised transport system in Umuahia, with transport operators being relocated in phases to the Nnenna Otti Bus Terminal.
The Commissioner for Information, Okey Kanu, disclosed this on Tuesday while briefing journalists at the Government House in Umuahia on the outcome of the State Executive Council (EXCO) meeting chaired by Governor Alex Otti.
Kanu said the government engaged transport stakeholders through a series of meetings before commencing enforcement, noting that concerns raised by operators were addressed to facilitate a smooth transition.
According to him, operations have already commenced at the terminal, with informal transport operators and unions moved to the facility despite some resistance.
“There appears to be some pushback among some operators because people do not easily embrace change,” Kanu said.
He explained that all transport parks in the state are being relocated to the terminal, adding that the Commissioner
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