Oborevwori Approves 50 CNG Buses, Electric Vehicles, Mega Bus Terminal For Delta Mass Transit
DELTA State Governor, Sheriff Oborevwori, has approved the purchase of 50 Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) buses, the acquisition of electric vehicles, and the construction of an ultra-modern mega bus terminal in Asaba as part of efforts to transform public transportation across the state.
The approvals were among key decisions reached at the State Executive Council (EXCO) meeting presided over by the governor.
Briefing journalists after the meeting, the Commissioner for Transport, Onoriode Agofure, said the decisions were based on a comprehensive transportation study conducted in major cities including Warri, Asaba, Ughelli, Agbor, Sapele, Abraka, and Oleh.
According to Agofure, the study revealed that more than 19,000 people move around the state daily, with about 80 per cent relying on public transportation while only 20 per cent use private vehicles.
He said the findings highlighted the urgent need for government to strengthen the state’s public transport system to serve the majority of residents.
“The governor is aware that transportation is central to economic development. People depend on transportation to go to the market, schools, offices and other places. The COVID-19 pandemic demonstrated how restrictions on movement could shut down economies across the world,” Agofure said.
The commissioner explained that the newly approved 50 CNG buses would form the backbone of the state’s MORE Mass Transit Scheme, designed to provide safe, affordable and efficient transportation for residents.
He added that the approval for electric vehicles reflects the administration’s commitment to embracing modern and environmentally friendly transportation solutions.
Agofure further disclosed that EXCO approved the construction of an ultra-modern mega bus terminal in Asaba to serve as the operational hub of the state’s mass transit system.
According to him, the terminal will eliminate the numerous roadside and informal motor parks around the popular Koka Junction area, improve traffic management and enhance the aesthetics of the state capital.
He said land for the project has already been acquired and preparations are underway for construction to commence.
When completed, all existing mushroom parks, including those operated by private transport operators, will be relocated to the new facility.
Agofure also announced that a similar mega bus terminal will be developed in Warri, noting that the Federal Government has already approved the project following the intervention of Governor Oborevwori.
He said the projects form part of the administration’s broader plan to modernise Delta State’s transportation infrastructureand create a more efficient, integrated and sustainable public transport system for residents.
