The Ebonyi government has inaugurated its free transportation system for workers and students across the state to cushion the effect of subsidy removal by the federal government.

The 100-seater buses procured by Governor Francis Nwifuru were to alleviate the sufferings of the residents in the state following the removal of fuel subsidy by the Federal government.

Works and transport commissioner Stanley Mbam said during the inauguration on Monday in Abakaliki that the buses, which were four in number, would go a long way in taking workers to their working places.

According to Mr Mbam, the buses would convey workers and students from Abakaliki to the permanent site of the Ebonyi State University (EBSU), Ezzamgbo, Ohaukwu local government area free of charge.

Other routes include Abakaliki-Ikwo, Abakaliki to Centenary City, and the new Government House.

“Now, you can see today we have gathered to flag off a free transportation system in the state with these four 100-seater Buses to cushion the effect of removal of fuel subsidy. It is free,” he added.

Fred Nwaogbaga, senior special assistant to the governor on transport, said the buses would be designated at different destinations for workers and students.

Oshim Nkwegu, EBSU SUG president, commended the Ebonyi governor for the initiative and his policies to reduce the suffering of the poor masses in Ebonyi. 

(NAN)