PRESS RELEASE
BY EJOOR ONOHARIGHO
The Delta State Hon Commissioner for Transport Mr Onoriode Agofure has affirmed Government’s resolve to effectively implement an enhanced Transport Data Scheme to improve on the safety and security of commuters across the State.
Agofure stated that the M.O.R.E Agenda of the State Governor Rt Hon Sheriff Oborevwori has introduced a comprehensive Transport Data Management Scheme, with bar codes,stickers and identify cards for all commercial Vehicle drivers, plying our roads.
The Commissioner disclosed that there would be adequate Sensitization and awareness campaigns through the month of December. He added that the sensitization efforts was designed for drivers, Commuters and the general public to be acquainted with the new Transport Data Management Scheme.
Agofure stressed that the primary objective behind the initiative was to establish a robust data management system for Commercial Vehicles with improved tracking Mechanisms for all registered Drivers.
The Commissioner further added that the State Government was concerned about the safety of passengers, stressing that "for this reasons, the introduction of the Bar Codes and Stickers would serve as a strategic measure to enhance passengers Safety, especially in cases of theft, robberies and unforeseen circumstances".
Passengers have been enjoined to actively participate in the safety initiative, by scanning the Bar Codes before boarding tricycles (keke) or commercial Vehicles.
Accordingly, passengers were charged to forward scanned Information to their loved ones to enable knowledge of real-time awareness of their whereabouts.
The State Govt has enjoined commercial Vehicles and park operators, to key into the Scheme to ensure a symbiotic relationship with the Government.
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