Abia State, Governor, Dr. Okezie Ikpeazu said his administration will support organized transport Unions in the State, such as the Road Transport Employee Association of Nigeria (RTEAN) in their agenda as well as provide them with the necessary ambience to thrive
The Governor stated this when he received the leadership of the Road Transport Employee Association of Nigeria (RTEAN) led by the National President, Alhaji Musa Muhammad on a courtesy visit in office at Government House, Umuahia.
Ikpeazu expressed excitement with the commitment of the body to support government in its developmental agenda noting that RTEAN is at the centre of economic activities in the country.
The Governor who observed that Abia State is noted for trade and commerce and cannot thrive without transportation, described transportation as the oil that powers the wheel of trade and commerce.
He further gave an assurance that the State Ministry of Transport will do everything to ensure that the association functions without a hitch and advised RTEAN to cooperate with government to drive the economy.
He recommended that the leadership both at the State and National levels look at the digitalization of their operations in the area of collection of levies as well as tracking the movements of their vehicles.
Ikpeazu lauded the robust leadership offered by the union at the national level, noting that his government has enjoyed cordial working relationship at the State level.
He noted that RTEAN has made meaningful contributions to the economy of Nigeria and Abia State and thanked them for their support in conveying election materials during the recently concluded local government polls.
Earlier in his address presented by
the Deputy National President (Administration) of Road Transport Employee Association of Nigeria (RTEAN), Mohammed Abubakar, the National President Musa Muhammad pledged to collaborate with the government to rebrand and reorganize the transportation activities in Abia to generate more revenue to the government.
He appreciated the Governor for the cooperation and understanding shown to RTEAN members in Abia State and acknowledged his various efforts at ensuring that peace reigns in the transport sector in Abia State.
According to him, their visit was aimed at consolidating on the good working relationship established over time with him and further engage on stronger strategic partnership with him. He assured that their input in transportation activities will propel rapid economic growth in the State.
The RTEAN leadership used the opportunity to confer on Governor Okezie Ikpeazu, National Patron of the Road Transport Employee Association of Nigeria (RTEAN).
ABIA ONLINE gathered that the State Commissioner for Transport, Chief Godswill Nwanoruo presented the delegation to the Governor, while the Deputy Governor Sir Ude Oko Chukwu, Secretary to Government, Barrister Chris Ezem, Deputy Chief of Staff in the office of the Deputy Governor, Sir Don Ubani were amongst top officials of the State who witnessed the event.
