By Miracle Ogunde
As Nigerians continue to lament on fuel subsidy removal and the hike in transport fares nationwide, Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara has formally flagged off a free transport intervention scheme.
The governor says the step was necessary inorder to mitigate the economic challenges faced by residents of the state as a result of the removal of fuel subsidy.
While speeaking during the flag-off at the Rivers State Transport Company Complex in Port Harcourt, Governor Fubara explains that his administration is aware and concerned by the difficulties the fuel subsidy removal has caused the populace, and this necessitated the decision to initiate the intervention.
Represented by his Deputy, Professor Ngozi Odu, governor Fubara noted that the introduction of the Free Transport Scheme was in line with the social contract his administration has with the Rivers people who gave them the mandate to serve.
She said, “I am indeed very delighted to perform the flag-off ceremony of the Rivers State Government mass transit scheme.
“The Rivers State Government is aware and concerned about the economic challenges faced by the populace as a result of the removal of fuel subsidy.
“Consequently, this scheme flagged off today, is a deliberate intervention by the Rivers State Government, to mitigate the effect of these economic challenges.
“Therefore, it is a gift given to us, and we must treasure it,” She added.
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