By Ibrahim Muhammad Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, has commissioned 29 refurbished vehicles, previously auctione...
By Ibrahim Muhammad
Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, has commissioned 29 refurbished vehicles, previously auctioned by the immediate past administration, but retrieved and restored by the current government.
The vehicles, belonging to the Kano State Road Traffic Agency (KAROTA) and the Ministry of Education, were rehabilitated to save the state millions of naira that would have been spent on purchasing new ones.
The commissioning ceremony, which coincided with the World Sustainable Transport Day, was held at the Kano Government House.
While commissioning 24 vehicles refurbished by KAROTA, Governor Yusuf urged the agency to utilize the vehicles effectively to enhance their operations, particularly in reducing road accidents, combating smuggling, and addressing illicit drug activities.
Governor Yusuf also commended the Ministry of Education for its initiative in refurbishing five Hilux vehicles, which were initially purchased in 2015 during Governor Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso's administration.
He encouraged other ministries to follow suit, thereby reducing government spending on vehicle procurement.
The governor announced plans to procure new buses, saloon cars, and luxury vehicles for distribution to the youth as part of an empowerment program.
These vehicles will be made available on an installment payment basis to ensure affordability and accessibility.
The Commissioner of Education, Alhaji Haruna Umar Doguwa, and the Managing Director of KAROTA expressed their gratitude to Governor Yusuf for approving the retrieval and refurbishment of the vehicles.
They noted that the restored vehicles would significantly contribute to the development of the state.
This initiative is a significant step towards promoting sustainable transportation in Kano State, and it is expected to have a positive impact on the state's economy and environment.
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