KWSG recertifies 12 transport operators
Stephen Olufemi Oni, Ilorin
Kwara State Government has renewed certificates of operation for 12 private motor parks within Ilorin metropolis after satisfying basic requirements in transportation system and environmental protection standards.
The parks are the Ilorin Emirate Transport Service; KASMAG Line; Success Express Transport Service; RASYAU Travel & Tours Ltd; Fayos Motors Transport Service; Okin Motors & Sons Nig. Ltd; Alubarika Decency Motors; Femali (FM) Nig. Ltd; Bekki & Sons Motors; Young Legacy Line; Royal Ryders Super Express; and Laraku Motors.
Presenting the certificates on Wednesday in Ilorin, the state capital, Commissioner for Transportation, Hon. Aliyu Kora Sabi, said the recertification exercise was to enforce environmental standards and enhance the safety of general public, especially the passengers.
The Commissioner, while describing motor parks as important and life-saving mechanisms, said the gesture would give the commuters an opportunity to board certified motors within the identified parks for a better service delivery.
“By certifying these motor parks, we are equipping our community with the tools necessary to ply our roads safely. Today, as we certify you as recognized motor parks, let it be a reminder of our collective duty to protect one another. Let us work together to ensure that everyone understands the importance of taking safety measures while plying our roads,” he said.
“Our roads are a source of livelihood, but they also pose risks that must be addressed.”
Sabi, who hailed Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq for his administration’s commitment to the protection of the lives of the citizens, also commended the Governor’s commitment to creating a better livelihood for citizens through the recently launched CNG buses, saying the initiative was meant to cushion the effect of economic hardship in the state.
The event was attended by the Senior Special Assistant to the Governor on Security, Alhaji Muyideen Aliyu; Senior Special Assistant on Transportation, Hon. Ibrahim Orire; Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Transportation, Alhaji Salau Kabiru Abdullahi; Technical Assistant to the Governor on Transport, Alhaji Musbau Abubakar; representative of the Commissioner of Police, DCP Ladi Suleiman; and representative of the State Commandant for Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), AC Salman Surajudeen.
Others were Chief Vehicle Inspection Officer, Engr. Ayuba Isiaka; former Director of Transport in the Ministry, Engr Durotoye Joshua; representative of the Federal Road Safety Commission (FRSC); Chairman, Association of Independent Transporters (AIT) and CEO KASMAG Line, Alhaji Abdulganiyu Omoola; Chairman Nigerian Association of Road Transport Owners (NARTO), Alhaji Abdulganiyu Ademola Akintola; and Chairman, Tricycle Owners Association of Nigeria (TOAN), Kwara state branch, Alhaji Saliu Gidado.
Salau, for his part, said officials of the Ministry had inspected facilities in all garages in the city and were satisfied with what they found in the selected ones, adding that it is a continuous exercise.
Director of Transport, Engr Micheal Bamidele, said 12 out of 49 existing private motor parks in the state met the regulatory requirements for recertification, adding that the process sought to achieve a safe and clean working environment.
CEO KASMAG Line, Omoola, who spoke on behalf of other recipients, thanked the government for the recertification exercise and pledged their continued support towards improving the safety of people.