Governor Mai Mala Buni Tuesday launched twenty brand new 18 seater Toyota Hiace buses for Yobe Transport Corporation and the State Road Traffic Management Agency (YOROTA).
Speaking during the launching at the Government House, Damaturu Tuesday, Buni said, “the occasion reiterates the commitment of his administration towards enhancing an affordable public transport and well being of Yobe people.”
“It is also a step geared towards ensuring safety on the state roads among others. Yobe Line Buses were procured from Westwood Motors Limited through a none interest contract financing at the total cost of five hundred and thirty six Million, Nine Hundred and Fifty Four Thousand, Four Hundred and Thirty Seven Naira, Fifty Kobo (536,954,437,50) with Value Added Tax inclusive,” Buni said.
The Governor also appreciated Westwood Motors for partnering with the Yobe state Government in its post insurgency recovery drive while calling on other Non- Governmental Organizations (NGOs) to emulate the company.
Buni further advised the management of YOROTA to make proper use of the equipment procured for them properly for the overall benefit of the state.
The State Commissioner for Transport and Energy , Yobe State, Alhaji Abdullahi Usman Kukuwa appreciated the gesture while disclosing that two hundred and fifty Marshals were also launched for Yobe State Road Traffic Management Agency.
