June 28, 2026. The Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, has lauded the arrival of the first batch of compressed natural gas (CNG) buses in the Nigerian state, describing it as a major step towards transforming the transportation system.
Governor Eno, who spoke shortly after receiving and inspecting the buses, said the 20 vehicles received were part of the 50 ordered by his administration to provide easier, safer, and more efficient transportation service across the 31 Local Government Areas of the state.
He commended the Ministry of Transport, the contractor, the military, and other stakeholders involved in the successful delivery of the buses, noting that the next phase is to complete the bus terminal facilities, install tracking devices, and introduce a modern ticketing system.
The Governor said the initiative aligns with his administration’s commitment to making transportation “easy and simple” for Akwa Ibom people, adding that the state’s improved road network provides the needed foundation for the new transportation system.
