Fuel Subsidy Removal: Fubara Rolls Out Luxury Buses to Tackle Hardship

Rivers State Governor, Sir Siminalayi Fubara has flagged off 17 luxury free transport intervention scheme to mitigate the economic challenges faced by residents of the State as a result of the removal of fuel subsidy.

In a statement by Owupele Benebo the Head of Press, the Deputy Governor’s Office, on Tuesday July 11, 2023 at the Rivers State Transport Company Complex in Port Harcourt, Governor Fubara made it clear that his administration was concerned on the growing hardship the fuel subsidy removal has caused on the populace.

Represented by his Deputy, Prof. Ngozi Nma 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. “For us it will always be a promise made, and a promise kept “, the Governor stressed.

Governor Fubara applauded the immediate past Governor of the State for ensuring that seasoned administrators emerged as Governor and Deputy, adding that they will continue to work for the interest of the State.

He charged the operators of the buses to be committed and show due diligence to duties while calling on the public who are the end users of the free transport intervention scheme to see it as a gift and treasure it.

In his remarks the State Commissioner for Transport, Dr. Jacobson Nbina who commended Governor Fubara for his kind gesture towards the People of the State, said 17 Luxury Buses which are designated to ply various routes will carry people free of charge.

Also speaking, the Head of Service, Dr. George Nwaeke expressed delight that the Governor has fulfilled the promise he made to labour leaders who visited him a few weeks ago, stressing that his office will collaborate with the transport ministry to ensure the smooth operation of the scheme.