Edo State Governor Monday Okpebholo has offered to provide 1000 square metres of land for the proposed establishment of a Smart National Transport Data Bank in the state.
Governor Okpebholo said the proposed transport data centre would stimulate Edo State’s economy through employment generation improved security increased revenue and technology transfer.
Okpebholo spoke when he received a delegation from the Federal Ministry of Transportation led by the Permanent Secretary Engr. Olufunso Adebiyi at Government House Benin City.
He said the project aligned with his administration’s commitment to transforming Edo from an ancient city into a modern one adding that he was excited by the prospect of hosting the facility.
‘Setting up a transport data centre in Edo State is huge. A lot of benefits will come to us. Social benefits will be there employment will also be there not to talk of the revenue that will come to us.
‘I see it as a development that will uplift our economy in this state. I am delighted that Edo was mentioned in that meeting where the approval was discussed. To me it is a recognition.
‘Knowing fully well that approval has been given at the federal level whatever you require from us including 1000 square metres of land we can give you. I will direct EdoGIS to commence the process’ he added.
Adebiyi said the proposed initiative was part of President Bola Tinubu’s vision to establish a structured transport data management system for Nigeria’s land transportation sector similar to the system operating in the aviation industry.
He said the Federal Government has approved the development of standardised bus terminals across the country beginning with one in each geopolitical zone before extending the programme to other states.
‘Your Excellency this project has come to stay and it will kick-start immediately. Edo is the first state I am visiting for this purpose’ Adebiyi said.
Meanwhile Governor Okpebholo said President Tinubu’s policies and reforms were transforming the country even as he urged the electorates to return him to Aso-Rock in 2027.
Governor Okpebholo spoke when he received the political group; Relax Tinubu is fixing Nigeria (RTIFN) led by its Director General Hon. Ahmed Balla who was on a courtesy visit.
‘We are developing Edo State through the support of President Tinubu he is making the job of governance easier for our administration.
‘His policies and reforms are transforming Nigeria and increasing the internally generated revenue for the nation.
‘We no longer beg to pay salaries but easily embark on development projects across the nation as governors get more money to develop their various states.
‘No vacancy in Aso-Rock we have confidence in the president’s capacity to deliver. With the ongoing reforms Nigeria will achieve success’ he concluded.