Anambra State Government says it is making plans to procure Water Buses, Speed boats and Life jackets for people living in coastal parts of the state and for modern water transportation in the State.
The Commissioner for transport , Mrs Patricia Igwebuike who disclosed this in the latest edition of ABS Radio and television programme, Tonimas half hour, maintained that this arrangement is part of the efforts of the Anambra State Government in improving water transportation in Riverine parts of the state in addition to reducing water transport related accidents and incidents.
Mrs Igwebuike while disclosing the moves of the Anambra State government in strengthening other means of transportation across the state said that the plan by the government to document all the commercial Motorcyclists operating in the state is to ascertain the actual number of commercial Motorcyclists in the state with a view to see how to improve or create more routes for them as part of efforts by the government to create a smart mega city and livable home land.
Anambra State Commissioner for Transport during the programme announced government intention to rebrand all the commercial buses and Taxi cabs operating across Anambra with the state colour for easy identification, uniformity and security of lives and property as it is obtainable in other parts of the country.
She disclosed that Anambra State government is seeking collaboration with the private sector to commence regular training , seminars and workshop for commercial drivers operating in Anambra State with a view to acquainting them with the rudiments of Driving.
Mrs Igwebuike who regretted that Most Drivers operating on roads fall short of requisite trainings, which according to her made some of them to always drive against the traffic and violate other road traffic laws and regulations.
She disclosed that the Ministry with other relevant agencies such as the Anambra Traffic Management Agency, and Federal Road safety Commission will continue to synergize to ensure that Motorists always obey traffic rules and regulations to minimize road crashes.
On the Anambra International Cargo and Passenger Airport which clocked one year few days ago, Mrs Igwebuike who described the facility as a major milestone in socio-economic transformation and realization of integrated intermodal transportation system in Anambra State listed some of the benefits of the Airport to Ndi Anambra and the government so far.
She commended the immediate past governor of Anambra State Chief Willie Obiano for achieving the feat which she said is being consolidated by the present administration since according to her , government is a continuum.
Anambra State Commissioner for Transport used the opportunity to call on Ndi Anambra to continue with their support and prayers to Governor Chukwuma Soludo who he noted has all it takes to transform the State.
Mrs Igwebuike urged the people to always pay their tax and levies promptly to enable the government continue to serve them better.
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