The Yobe State governor Hon Mai Mala Buni said his administration will construct new modern motor parks in five local government areas in the state.
Buni who stated this while presenting the 2024 budget before the state assembly said the measure was meant to curtail unnecessary parking in addition to boosting revenue generation of the state.
The governor said the parks, which will be constructed in Damaturu, Potiskum Nguru, Buni-Yadi and Gashua towns, adding that the government will also provide buses to Yobe Line Transport company among other initiatives.
“To provide modern infrastructure and subsidized transport services for the people, the government has proposed to purchase commuter buses, build standard terminus, and rehabilitate Workshop for Yobe Line transport company. Modern Motor Parks would also be constructed in Damaturu, Potiskum Nguru, Buni-Yadi and Gashua towns.
The governor further said the government will continue to provide a conducive working atmosphere for civil servants in the state.
He said, “In the upcoming fiscal year, we will focus on providing a conducive working atmosphere for the Civil Servants and public officeholders. In this respect, we would intensify efforts towards completion of the Ministry of Budget Office complex, Multipurpose Hall, NLC Secretariat and additional work at the I.B.B Secretariat.
“Renovations of various offices and, the provision of office furniture and equipment have also been allocated funds in the 2024 budget proposal. Official and utility vehicles would also be made available to some MDAs including the Judiciary. Government would also support the training of civil servants to build their capacity and enhance productivity.
“I wish to reassure you that, government would work tirelessly to ensure the completion of all inter-community and township roads, and drainages across the state. In line with the urban renewal drive of our administration, the government will construct a central flyover in Damaturu, and provide infrastructure for the proposed Damaturu Green Economic City and Damaturu Industrial Park,” Buni said.
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