Economy
Ibadan Commercial Drivers Lament Low Turnout Of Passengers During Eid-el-Fitr

Ibadan Commercial Drivers Lament Low Turnout Of Passengers During Eid-el-Fitr
Ibadan commercial drivers lament low turnout of passengers during Eid-el-Fitr. In separate interviews with journalists in Ibadan on Saturday, the drivers said there had been no significant surge in passenger traffic at the motor parks.
Some commercial vehicle operators in Ibadan have lamented the low turnout of passengers travelling for the Eid-el-Fitr celebration and holidays.
In separate interviews with journalists in Ibadan on Saturday, the drivers said there had been no significant surge in passenger traffic at the motor parks.
The respondents spoke at the Ojoo, Iwo Road and Sango motor parks.
They noted that the situation differed from the rate at which commuters travelled during the 2025 New Year celebration.
However, there was a slight upward review of transport fares to the lesser cities, while the fares to Lagos and other major cities did not change.
Azeez Abdullah, an official of the Park Management System (PMS) at Iwo Road Bus Terminal, said many were forced to celebrate in their base due to the nation’s economic realities.
Mr Abdullah said this contributed to the low turnout of commuters across all routes.
He added that the transport fare from the park to Lagos remained the same, between N3,500 and N4,500, depending on the destination park in Lagos.
“Transport fare to Ilesa, Ondo and Ado-Ekiti stays at N4,500, N5,000 and N7,000 respectively; we cannot increase the fare now because passengers are not rushing,” he said.
Similarly, a driver at Ojoo Bus Terminal, who chose to be anonymous, reiterated that passengers were not travelling as expected, thus forcing commercial motorists to maintain the transport fare.
He, however, noted that passengers might pay a little higher while returning to their base after the Eid-el-Fitr celebration.

Ibadan Commercial Drivers
According to him, this will be due to the usual rush to catch up with the official resumption date for civil servants and other workers who must resume work.
A passenger at the Sango Motor Park, Abeeb Adeleye, said he had stayed for hours waiting for a bus to Saki to be filled up.
He confirmed that there had been no significant increase in the transport fare due to the low turnout of passengers.
Economy
SRRBDA Board Chair Bello Wurno Commits To Tinubu’s ‘Renewed Hope Agenda’

SRRBDA Board Chair Bello Wurno Commits To Tinubu’s ‘Renewed Hope Agenda’
SRRBDA board chair Bello Wurno commits to Tinubu’s ‘Renewed Hope Agenda’. Bello Wurno has reaffirmed the management’s commitment to fulfilling President Bola Tinubu’s expectations.
Bello Wurno, the newly appointed chairman of the governing board of the Sokoto Rima River Basin Development Authority, has reaffirmed the management’s commitment to fulfilling President Bola Tinubu’s expectations.
In a statement issued on Tuesday, Mr Wurno expressed his appreciation to Mr Tinubu, Governor Ahmed Aliyu and Aliyu Wamakko (APC-Sokoto North) for entrusting him with the significant role.
He vowed that the new SRRBDA management would align its efforts with the president’s Renewed Hope Agenda, focusing on key areas of food security, poverty reduction, empowerment and accelerated rural economic growth.
“Our collaboration in these critical sectors will be a top priority.
“I assure stakeholders in Sokoto, Kebbi, Katsina, and Zamfara states of our unwavering commitment to restoring the Authority’s glory with renewed vigour and productivity,” he said.
Mr Wurno acknowledged that his appointment, facilitated by Aliyu and Wamakko, was not a personal achievement but an honour bestowed upon the entire people of the state.
“I rely on your continuous prayers, support, and cooperation to help us succeed in this challenging task,” he added.
Mr Wurno also commended Mr Aliyu’s administration for its achievements and dedication to delivering the direly needed dividends of democracy to all parts of the state.

SRRBDA Board Chair Bello Wurno
“In Sokoto state, we have every reason to appreciate our hardworking governor for his unwavering dedication to delivering the dividends of democracy to all corners of the state.
“His commitment to facilitating key appointments for prominent individuals from the state at the national level is commendable,” he said.
Mr Wurno further assured us that the new SRRBDA management consists of a formidable team capable of taking the agency to an enviable position.
Economy
APC Grants Automatic Return Ticket For 2027 To Cross River Governor Otu

APC Grants Automatic Return Ticket For 2027 To Cross River Governor Otu
APC grants automatic return ticket for 2027 to Cross River Governor Otu. He explained that the decision was based on the principle of continuity.
The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Cross River, on Monday, granted Gov. Bassey Otu and his deputy, Peter Odey, an automatic ticket for the 2027 general election.
Speaking at the APC Secretariat in Calabar, the party’s chairman, Alphonsus Eba, urged other party members aspiring for political positions to begin their consultations.
Mr Eba clarified that apart from the governor and his deputy, no other individual had been given an automatic ticket by the party.
He encouraged other aspirants to return to their constituents and seek their support ahead of the elections.
“The State Working Committee and the State Executive Committee of APC met today and resolved that Governor Otu will be the party’s sole candidate in 2027,” he said.
He explained that the decision was based on the principle of continuity, stating, “Nobody changes a winning team. The governor and his deputy will fly the party’s flag in 2027.”
He added that even if Mr Otu was reluctant to run, the party would still present only one ticket with his name, as was done in 2022.
“We appeal to him to listen to the desires of party members and accept the nomination,” Mr Eba stated.

Bassey Otu
He also praised the deputy governor, currently acting as governor, for supporting President Bola Tinubu’s actions in Rivers.
Mr Eba noted that some individuals had misrepresented the state’s position. He commended the acting governor for clarifying that South-South governors had not consulted him before opposing Mr Tinubu’s decision.
He applauded the president for restoring peace in Rivers, preventing a political crisis.
Akwa Ibom
Gov. Umo Eno Applauds Amitec For Donating 10 Water Projects To Akwa Ibom Communities

Gov. Umo Eno Applauds Amitec For Donating 10 Water Projects To Akwa Ibom Communities
Gov. Umo Eno applauds Amitec for donating 10 water projects to Akwa Ibom communities.…calls on other contractors, companies to emulate same
Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno has commended Amitec Construction and Development limited for initiating a corporate Social responsibility project mainly targeted at rural development, youth empowerment and educational advancement.
The Governor made the commendations on Saturday, while inaugurating the 23km Ikot Ekaide- Ikot Okoro- Ikot Ibritam road handled by the construction giants.
“Let me thank the MD of Amitec for taking the lead in sponsoring 5 Trainees to the Dakkada skills acquisition center and donating 10 water projects to communities in Oruk Anam as well as 50,000 copies of branded exercise books to the ministry of education.
“Earlier today, I was at DASAC for the convocation of pioneer Trainees of that institution where I called on contractors to support by sponsoring trainees for the next batch. I am very happy that our brother in Amitec has taken the lead.
“This of the kind of thing we want to see. So, I am calling on other contractors to also sponsor students to the skills training institute. When they finish, you give them starter-packs to start up something on their own” Gov Eno Stressed.
He however, directed the commissioner for education to ensure that 25,000 copies of those exercise books are distributed to schools in Oruk Anam while the other 25,000 can be shared to other schools across the state.
Speaking on the road project, Pastor Eno who was also full of praises to Amitec for quality delivery, expressed satisfaction that a project inherited from his predecessor at 50 percent has been completed.
He promised to complete all other economically- viable inherited projects across the state while directing that solar street lights be fixed on the whole stretch of the 23km road.
Speaking earlier, the Managing Director of Amitec, Chief Aiman Saimua who was grateful to Governor Eno for his developmental strides and passion for rural development, said the company’s donation was simply to complement the Government’s visible effort in making life better for the citizens. His speech reads in parts:

DAKKADA
“I feel honoured to have been chosen to handle this transformative project which represents a testimony that government in Akwa Ibom State is a continuum.
“The entire stretch of this road traverses 15 villages, out of which 10 of those villages belong to the 12.5km that was handled by Amitec.
“Therefore, to complement the developmental strides of the state government, we will donate 10 water projects for the 10 villages within our section, donate 50,000 copies of branded exercise books to the education ministry and also sponsor initially, 5 persons to DASAC.
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