The Federal Government has inaugurated 100 Renewed Hope Mass Transit electric buses aimed at providing safer, more affordable and reliable transportation for federal civil servants nationwide.
The Head of the Civil Service of the Federation (HCSF), Mrs Didi Walson-Jack, disclosed this during the inauguration ceremony in Abuja on Wednesday.
Walson-Jack said 37 of the 100 electric buses had been delivered as the first instalment of the project, describing the initiative as a practical demonstration of the government’s commitment to the welfare and wellbeing of civil servants.
She said the project would help reduce the financial burden and risks associated with daily commuting while improving punctuality and productivity among workers.
“For me, it is a dream come true. This inauguration is providentially my parting gift to my dearly beloved federal civil servants,” she said.
The HCSF, whose tenure ends on Thursday, expressed appreciation to President Bola Tinubu for supporting the initiative and ongoing reforms in the Federal Civil Service.
She said the acquisition of the buses was made possible through the Renewed Hope Infrastructure Development Fund.
Walson-Jack urged civil servants to take good care of the buses, describing them as valuable assets provided for their benefit.
Earlier, the Minister of State for Industry, Senator John Enoh, described the inauguration as a significant milestone in efforts to improve workers’ welfare and address transportation challenges.
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Enoh said the first 37 buses would constitute the initial phase of the 100-bus project, with the remaining buses to be deployed as planned.
He added that the electric buses would support the government’s broader sustainability objectives while translating its policies into practical benefits for Nigerians.
Walson-Jack also commended Enoh, the Director-General of the National Automotive Design and Development Council (NADDC), Mr Joseph Osanipin, and their teams for their contributions to the project.
