Ibrahim Adamu Kofar Nassarawa
The Kano State Ministry of Transport says plans are underway to construct new motor parks to modernize the transport system in the state.
The Special Advisor to the Governor on Transportation, Alhaji Dalladi Idris Karfi, disclosed this on behalf of the Commissioner of the Ministry Alhaji Mohammad Ibrahim Diggol, during his visit to Unguwa Uku Motor Parks, Bellmarri Luxurious Motor Park, in Mariri Bypass.
Alhaji Dalladi Idris Karfi said the visit was designed to identify challenges and problems that are bedeviling the motor parks as part of Governor Abba Yusuf’s administration’s efforts to modernize all motor parks to compete with other advanced countries in the transportation industry.
The Special Advisor, who lamented the condition of some motor parks in the state, called on the members of the union to complement the government’s effort to address insecurity and drug abuse among youths.
He said the state Ministry of Transportation has earmarked funds in the 2024 budget for the renovation of Unguwa Uku motor park to make Kano join the ranks of mega cities in the world.
Alhaji Dalladi Idris Karfi, however, enjoined members of the Nigerian Union of Road Transport Workers and other associations of Luxurious Transport Owners to complement government efforts and provide all necessary support to achieve the set goals.
On his part, the Manager of Bellmarri Luxurious Motor Parks, Alhaji Kabiru Inusa Kureken Sani Mai Unguwa, commended the state government for its foresight to construct new modern motor parks, which he described as a welcome development.
Also speaking, the Chairman of Nigerian Union of Road Transport Workers, Unguwa Uku Motor Parks, Malam Usman Uba Dole, pledged to give all necessary support and cooperation to the Kano state government to achieve the set goals, especially for the execution of various gigantic projects that have a direct impact on the lives of the general public.
Speaking earlier, the Senior Special Assistant to the Governor on Transportation and that of Special AdviserKano State Road Traffic Agency KAROTA, Alhaji Garba Maisalati Garko and Alhaji Shehu Abdulkadir separately said the present administration, under the leadership of Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf, has come up with various plans to enhance the transportation system in the state.
