In compliance with the Kwara State government’s initiative on new colour codes for the transportation sector, aimed at enhancing the security of citizens, the Tricycle Owners Association of Nigeria (TOAN) has presented their members’ tricycles with the new colour codes to the Ministry of Transportation.
The Commissioner for Transportation, Hon. Lafia Aliyu Korasabi, who received the leadership of TOAN, expressed delight at the Association’s prompt compliance with the the state government’s directive, commending the effort as a good step worthy of emulation by others.
Hon. Korasabi used the medium to further deemphasize the need for other transport bodies, like the Road Transport Employees Association of Nigeria (RTEAN), National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW), National Association of Road Transport Owners (NARTO), amongst others, operating shuttle buses in Kwara State to ensure their vehicles are painted with white and green as directed by the State Government within the stipulated timeframe.
“As a government that prioritizes the safety of citizens, we are delighted about this swift step taken by the TOAN leadership. We urge others to comply with the ‘white and green’ colour codes accordingly”, the Commissioner emphasised.
In his remarks, the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry, Alhaji Salau Kabir Abdullahi, commended the swift action taken by TOAN, noting the reliability and efficiency of the Association.
He, however, assured TOAN of the government’s continued steadfastness in attending to issues bordering on the smooth operation of transporters in the State.
On his part, the Chairman of TOAN, Alhaji Saliu Gidado, disclosed that the presentation of some of its newly painted tricycles was to affirm its unalloyed support to the administration of Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq towards guaranteeing the safety of residents and the actualisation of set goals on transportation reforms.
He equally commended the unprecedented urban developmental projects of the administration, adding that roads being reconstructed by the Governor have helped to reduce costs of maintenance and movement time for all transporters and commuters in the State.