Thursday, 4 January 2018

We will continue to improve the transport sector – Gov. Emmanuel

We will continue to improve the transport sector – Gov. Emmanuel

Akwa Ibom State governor, Mr. Udom Emmanuel, has again assured that, his administration will continue to implement policies that will improve the transport sub sector of the State’s economy. 
Speaking through his Commissioner for Works, Mr. Ephraim Inyangeyen, who represented him at the maiden end of year Transporters Get - Together party held at the Ibom Hall Ground on Saturday December 30, Governor Emmanuel expressed delight that,  the  transport sector under the watch of Hon. Orman Esin put together the idea of the get-together, observing that, it will strengthen the bond of unity and progress in the sector. 
Governor Udom Emmanuel lauded the organization and decorum, which he said, has been witnessed in the transport sector and charged members to continue on the positive path they have established. He pledged continued cooperation of the State government with the transporters, adding that, he will continue to ensure that their welfare concerns are addressed. He charged them to remain law abiding and support the PDP government to succeed. 
Responding on behalf of transporters, the Commissioner for Transport and Petroleum Resources, Hon. Orman Esin, thanked Governor Udom Emmanuel for the goodwill he has demonstrated towards transporters in the State. Hon. Esin recounted the concessions given by the governor to the transporters, especially, giving them ticket free days, which he noted is is a gesture highly appreciated by the transporters. 
Hon. Esin announced that, the transporters have adopted a resolution to endorse the governor and encourage him to seek reelection in 2019 so he can complete the projects he has started.
Highpoint of the event was a raffle draw lucky dip, where one lucky winner, went home with a branded mini bus. Other prizes won include, a deep freezer, 10 live goats, ticket free pass for the whole year 2018 for 10 winners among others. 
The event was attended by thousands of members of the various transport unions and their leaders, as well as other critical stakeholders like the federal road safety commission, and traffic officials across the State

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