The Federal Govt Council (FEC) has authorised N142 billion for the development of six trendy bus terminals throughout Nigeria’s geopolitical zones, awarding the contract to Messrs Planet Venture Restricted, the agency behind Lagos’ Oshodi Transport Interchange.
Minister of Transportation, Mentioned Alkali, disclosed this on Wednesday after the FEC assembly presided over by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
He stated the terminals will probably be positioned in Abeokuta (South-West), Gombe (North-East), Kano (North-West), Lokoja (North-Central), Onitsha (South-East), and Warri (South-South).
Alkali described the mission as the primary federal intervention by the Ministry of Transportation in street transport infrastructure past street development, noting that the places had been chosen based mostly on their {economic} viability.
“Among the many memos that had been introduced by Mr President and Commander-in-Chief Bola Ahmed Tinubu to the Council searching for approval embody the development of bus terminals, one in every of the six geopolitical zones of the nation, and I provide the places: South-West in Abeokuta, North-East in Gombe, North-West in Kano, North-Central in Lokoja, South-East in Onitsha, and South-South in Warri — in favour of Messrs Planet Venture Restricted within the sum of N142,028,576,428.17 solely,” Alkali said.
In keeping with the minister, the absence of purpose-built bus terminals within the nation has contributed to crimes, street visitors accidents, and the proliferation of arms on highways. He stated the initiative is aimed toward enhancing commuter security, enhancing street transport effectivity, and creating an organised hub for interstate journey.
In Could 2024, Planet Tasks Restricted additionally secured a N51 billion contract to construct bus terminals and different transport services in Abuja, following FEC approval at its Could 14, 2024, assembly.
The agency can also be accountable for developing the 5 bus terminals that the Enugu State Authorities is scheduled to launch immediately, August 14, 2025.
Amongst its notable initiatives is the Oshodi Transport Interchange, which contains three multi-storey bus terminals geared up with ready areas, loading bays, ticketing stands, drivers’ lounges, parking areas, conveniences, surveillance towers, and pedestrian bridges linking the terminals.
One other main achievement is the Ikeja Bus Terminal, commissioned by then-President Muhammadu Buhari on March 29, 2018. The ability incorporates a strong Clever Transport System (ITS) and Operations and Management Centres (OCCs), enabling environment friendly dissemination of passenger info for improved service supply.
Different vital works embody the Lokoja mega terminal and the Ikeja bus depot.
