From.Ahmad Muhammad, Bauchi
Bauchi State Government said it will procure grains and essential commodities for distribution to citizens as part of measures to cushion the hardship occasioned by the recent fuel subsidy removal.
The State Governor, Bala Abdulkadir Muhammed stated this at the inauguration of thirty units of eighteen seater buses provided by his administration to ease movement of people due to the high cost of transportation.
The Governor said the distribution of the 30-unit Toyota Hiace buses in Yankari Transportation Services, is part of his administration’s commitment to mitigating the impact of the removal of fuel subsidy.
With the provision of the vehicles, Mohammed said movement of citizens especially students of higher institutions will be eased, in addition to enhancing the economy of the state.
He said the vehicles’ operation and services will be subsidized as part of his effort to ensure poverty is fought.
Governor Bala said that the intervention is a testament of his commitment to lessen the burden and hardship, commending the massive contributions of the traditional institutions to his administration in rebuilding the state through the execution of projects in both rural and urban areas.
Already, he said, plans have been put in place to provide additional Keke-Napep, motorcycles for Achaba in addition to constructing additional smooth roads, with a view to improving the living conditions of the people.
He called on the management of Yankari Transportation Services to ensure the optimum use of the vehicles.
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