As many states of the Federation consider the outright ban on tricycle and motorcycles as means of transportation in major cities, a former Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Special Duties and Intergovernmental Affairs, Dr. Anthonia Ekpa, has emphasized the need for motorcyclists to take double caution when travelling on the road. Ekpa stated this while… Continue reading Dr.Anthonia Ekpa Underscores Importance of Commercial Motorcycle Riders_Ada Nkong
Category: Transportation
Rotimi Amaechi Tasks Tricycle, Motorcycle Riders on Self Regulation _Ada Nkong
Former Minister of Transportation, Rt Hon. Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi has charged Tricycle and Motorcycle riders to regulate themselves to make for a smooth land transportation system which accommodates them. Amaechi spoke at the Strategic Stakeholders Summit organised by the Amalgamated Commercial Tricycle and Motorcycle Owners, Repairs and Rides Association of Nigeria (ACOMORAN) in Abuja, Thursday.… Continue reading Rotimi Amaechi Tasks Tricycle, Motorcycle Riders on Self Regulation _Ada Nkong
Released 23 Abuja-Kaduna Remaining Passengers: FG Insists No Ransom Paid_Ada Nkong
The minister of Transportation,Mu'azu Sambo says no money was paid to secure the release of 23 released Abuja Kaduna train attack victims. The Minister who spoke to the press following their release said short and long term plans are in place for resumption of train services on the rail corridor. According to him, efforts have… Continue reading Released 23 Abuja-Kaduna Remaining Passengers: FG Insists No Ransom Paid_Ada Nkong
FG Pledges Support for Ondo Deep Sea Port_Ada Nkong
As Transport Ministry, Ondo State Government hold joint technical session The Minister of Transportation, Mu’azu Jaji Sambo, has said that the Federal Government will in no distant time make a 'Port Declaration' of the proposed Ondo Deep Sea Port to herald commencement of other processes at the port. According to a statement by Mr Eric… Continue reading FG Pledges Support for Ondo Deep Sea Port_Ada Nkong
FG Mass Transit Scheme Scheme Long Overdue-NURTW_Ada Nkong
The leadership of the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW) has expressed support for the Federal Ministry of Transportation proposed mass transit scheme that will make available new vehicles for commercial drivers in the country. In a statement by Mr Eric Ojiekwe, director press and public relations ministry of transportation ,National President of the… Continue reading FG Mass Transit Scheme Scheme Long Overdue-NURTW_Ada Nkong
Minister of Transportation Underscores Economic Potentials of Inland Waterways _Ada Nkong
The Minister of Transportation, Mu’azu Jaji Sambo, has described the nations Inland Waterways as cash cows long overdue for harnessing, as it abounds with economic potentials capable of revolutionizing the country's Gross Domestic Product. A statement signed by Mr Eric Ojiekwe says the Minister made this known Friday in Abuja at the inauguration of the… Continue reading Minister of Transportation Underscores Economic Potentials of Inland Waterways _Ada Nkong
Insecurity, Vandalism Stalls Eastern Rail Line Project _Ada Nkong
Mu'azu Jaji Sambo Minister of Transportation                            The Minister of Transportation, Mu'azu Jaji Sambo says work on Port Harcourt- Maidugiri Eastern rail line has been affected by insecurity and vandalism. According to a statement signed by Mr Eric Ojiekwe, Director press and public relations, ministry of transportation, Sambo who was speaking during the Ministerial inspection tour… Continue reading Insecurity, Vandalism Stalls Eastern Rail Line Project _Ada Nkong
FG Moves to Reposition Onne Port_Ada Nkong
The Federal Government has expressed its determination to reposition the Onne Port to maximize its hugh potentials in export and import trades. A statement by Mr Eric Ojiekwe ,Director press and public relations says the Minister of Transportation, Mu'azu Jaji Sambo made the disclosure at Onne, Rivers State, as part of a 3-day fact… Continue reading FG Moves to Reposition Onne Port_Ada Nkong
Minister Calls for Media Partnership to Drive Government Policies and Programs _Ada Nkong
Chairman Ataca, Chris Agabi presents copies of the association journal to the Minister of State Transportation, Prince Adegoroye The Minister of State for Transportation, Prince Ademola Adegoroye, has called for media partnership between media practitioners and government on policies and programmes aimed at making life better for Nigerians. According to a statement by special assistant… Continue reading Minister Calls for Media Partnership to Drive Government Policies and Programs _Ada Nkong
