The Kwara State Government, on Wednesday, renewed the certificates of operation for 12 private motor parks within Ilorin metropolis.
The renewal followed their satisfying basic requirements in transportation system and environmental protection standards.
LEADERSHIP reports that the development formed parts of measures to ensure security of lives and property in the state.
The parks include the Ilorin Emirate Transport Service, KASMAG Line, Success Express Transport Service, RASYAU Travel & Tours Ltd, Fayos Motors Transport Service, Okin Motors & Sons Nig. Ltd, Alubarika Decency Motors, Femali (FM) Nig. Ltd, Bekki & Sons Motors, Young Legacy Line, Royal Ryders Super Express and Laraku Motors.
Presenting the certificates to the owners of the motor parks, the state Commissioner for Transportation, Hon. Aliyu Sabi, said the exercise was to enforce environmental standards and enhance the safety of the general public, especially the passengers.
The commissioner, while describing motor parks as important and life-saving infrastructure, said the gesture will give the commuters an opportunity to board certified motors within the identified parks for a better service delivery.
“By certifying these motor parks, we are equipping our community with the tools necessary to ply our roads safely.
“Today, as we certify you as recognised motor parks, let it be a reminder of our collective duty to protect one another. Let us work together to ensure that everyone understands the importance of taking safety measures while plying our roads.
“Our roads are a source of livelihood, but they also pose risks that must be addressed,” Sabi noted.
He commended Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq for his administration’s commitment to the protection of the lives of the citizens.
Sabi also hailed the Governor’s commitment to creating a better livelihood for citizens through the recently launched CNG buses, saying the initiative was targeted at cushioning the effect of economic hardship in the state.
Earlier, the Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Transportation, Alh Kabiru Salau, said officials of the ministry had inspected facilities in all motor parks in the city and were satisfied with what they found in the selected ones.
Salau added that the certification would be a continuous exercise.
The transporters thanked the government for the exercise and pledged their continued support towards ensuring the safety of the passengers.
