Akwa Ibom govt relocates CNG bus terminal, urges youths to protect facility from vandalism
The Akwa Ibom State Government has relocated its CNG bus terminal site from Odiok Itam in Itu Local Government Area to Obio Offot and Ikot Akpe communities in Uyo Local Government Area.
Speaking during an inspection of the site, the State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, noted that the decision to relocate the terminal after much consideration was made to ensure better accessibility for residents of the State.
The governor disclosed that the CNG Bus Terminal would consist of a gas station, Training School, repair workshop to train engineers, CNG technology and a maintenance unit.
Eno who commended the host community for their cooperation in ensuring the success of the project, urged youths in the area to participate in the construction and protection of the facility from vandalism.
It would be recalled that in 2023, the Federal Government launched the Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) buses through the Presidential CNG Initiative to reduce fuel costs, create jobs, and promote environmental sustainability by transitioning from petrol and diesel to CNG-powered vehicles.
To ensure the people benefit from the initiative, the State Government through the Ministry of Transportation in collaboration with the Central Bank of Nigeria ordered 50 CNG buses to improve transportation in the State.
