Shettima: Tinubu’s Infrastructure Devt in Line with Transporters’ Welfare, Others
• Says govt working towards reducing transportation cost nationwide •Inaugurates transporters support group for president’s re-election, tasks them on peaceful, issue-based campaign Deji Elumoye in Abuja Vice President Kashim Shettima,
Vice President Kashim Shettima affirmed President Bola Tinubu's dedication to enhancing transport infrastructure nationwide, as he inaugurated the National Working Committee of the National Structure of Transporters for Tinubu/Shettima 2027 in Abuja. Shettima emphasized the administration's commitment to reducing transportation costs, recognizing transport workers as invaluable ambassadors of the nation.
He explained that every improvement in transportation contributed to the country's productivity, citing examples like farmers reaching markets and traders restocking goods. Shettima highlighted the administration's efforts in building highways, rail corridors, ports, and clean mobility initiatives, stressing the significance of efficient transportation in economic growth.
He commended the transport sector for organizing themselves across various modes of transport to support Tinubu's re-election campaign, noting their role in conveying people and goods across the nation daily. The vice president urged the transport workers to maintain peaceful activities and issue-based campaigning, warning against violence and electoral misconduct.
He reiterated the Tinubu administration's commitment to ensuring the dignity of operators, upholding traffic laws, and protecting passengers. Deputy National Organising Secretary of APC, Emeka Okafor, applauded the group's commitment to Tinubu's re-election, praising the administration's performance across different sectors.
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