By Muslim Lawal
The Bauchi State Deputy Governor, Mohammed Auwal Jatau on Wednesday evening says the state government is working to regulate transport activities thereby tackling insecurity being experienced in the sector.
Mohammed Jatau made this known while receiving members and officials of the state branch of the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW) who paid a courtesy visit at VIP 9, Bauchi.
To this end, the deputy governor urged NURTW being a critical stakeholders in the transport sector to support the state government’s move towards advancing the sector for economic development and employment opportunities.
He said the buses provided to the association by Governor Bala Mohammed was part of his administration’s desire to assist transport workers to improve their operations and become self reliant.
“I am highly delighted to receive you on a congratulatory visit. On behalf of His Excellency, Governor Bala Mohammed I want to thank you for your immense support towards the successes recorded by the PDP led administration in the state.
“Governor Bala Mohammed has been giving you a lot of support since coming into power, so I want to urge you as usual to be reciprocating the gesture by praying for his success in the task ahead.”
Mohammed Jatau said the state government in collaboration with relevant stakeholders will embark on aggressive enlightenment on traffic rules and regulations in an effort to reduce traffic challenges particularly in Bauchi metropolis and major motor parks.
On his part, NURTW national officer, Sulaiman Adamu assured the deputy governor that the association will not relent in supporting the administration of Governor Bala Mohammed in recognition of his support to the association notably the provision of transport vehicles.
Earlier, the state chairman of NURTW, Isma’il Abubakar congratulated Mohammed Auwal Jatau for emerging as the new deputy governor and enjoined him to remain committed to ensuring the successful implementation of the governor’s developmental projects.
