Traffic Regulations: Kebbi Govt Trains 800 Drivers
From Ayodele Ajoge, Birnin-Kebbi
The Kebbi State Government has organised maiden training programme for 800 Drivers comprising of government and public transport Drivers on modern traffic rules and regulations, with the aims to reduce road accidents and enhance the safety of lives and property of passengers and their drivers.
Addressing participants at the occasion, the state Commissioner for Transport and Renewable Energy, Hon. Bala Muhammad Yauri Gagga said Governor Nasir Idris has prioritized safety of lives and properties, adding that the governor has reintroduced intensive training for both drivers in government employment and commercial drivers to fully enlighten them on traffic stipulations and adherence to the law.
The training according to him has become necessary in view of the fact that the government is to relaunch and revives the Kebbi Transport Authority, established by law after Governor Nasir Idris’s assent.
Hon. Gagga revealed that the Ministry of Transport and Renewable Energy has taken possession of six boats for water transport along maritime communities in the state, these boats will be stationed in Zamare, Yauri, Dolekaina, Ngaski, Samanaji, and Zauro reverine areas respectively.
The Commissioner also mentioned plans to provide vehicles to members of drivers’ unions for public transport under an agreement to be finalised soon.
According to him, the unions want the government to give them money to purchase vehicles or alternatively have the privilege to give them on soft loan from the government.
Regarding recurring misunderstandings between Vehicle Inspection Officers (VIOs)/Road Safety Officers and drivers, Hon. Gagga said engagement with all parties is ongoing to resolve the issue.
The Director of the Road Traffic Department, Mallam Danlami Kanya, described the training as highly important, emphasizing that lack of knowledge on traffic rules contributes to increased accidents on our roads.
Pointing out that the Department is grateful to Governor Nasir Idris for reviving the training scheme, which will help manage road transport and curb accidents considerably.
The Executive Chairman of the Kebbi State Board of Internal Revenue, Aminu Abdullahi, represented by State Licence Officer Ibrahim Abubakar Kalgo, declared the training open.
