Speaking during the flag-off at the Rivers State Transport Company Complex in Port Harcourt, Governor Fubara said the State Government under his watch was aware and concerned by the difficulties the fuel subsidy removal has caused the populace which necessitated the decision to initiate the intervention.
The governor who was represented by his Deputy, Professor Ngozi Odu 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.
In his remarks the State Commissioner for Transport, Jacobson Nbina who commended Governor FUBARA, said seventeen luxury buses which are designated to ply various routes will carry people free of charge.
Today FM’s Uchendu Ejiowhor reports that the Head of Service, George Nwaeke who also spoke at the event, expressed delight that the Governor has fulfilled the promise he made to labour leaders who visited him a few weeks ago.
Nwaeke assured the governor that his office will collaborate with the transport ministry to ensure the smooth operation of the scheme.
