𝐄𝐝𝐨 𝐂𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭 𝐒𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐜𝐞𝐬 𝐓𝐨 𝐆𝐞𝐭 𝟓𝟎 𝐂𝐍𝐆 𝐁𝐮𝐬𝐞𝐬, 

𝐄𝐝𝐨 𝐂𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭 𝐒𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐜𝐞𝐬 𝐓𝐨 𝐆𝐞𝐭 𝟓𝟎 𝐂𝐍𝐆 𝐁𝐮𝐬𝐞𝐬, 

...5000 women to be empowered

By: Oriaifoh Godwins 

Chairman of the Management Board,

Edo City Transport Services, ECTS, Hon. Chief Robert Okoinemen, in a statement signed by him, and made available to Winning Media, has announced that, ECTS will be commissioning fifty CNG buses in Edo state, even as 500 women are to be empowered by the governor of the State.

The commissioning of the buses, tagged "Akpako buses", is scheduled to be held by 9:00am, at Garrick Memorial, Ekenhuan Road, Benin City, on Thursday, 15th of October 2026.


The statement reads in part; "...I am pleased to announce the forthcoming commissioning of 50 Compressed Natural Gas, CNG, buses, branded as Akpako Bus, alongside an empowerment initiative for 5,000 women in Edo State".


"Her Excellency, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, First Lady of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, is expected to perform the commissioning, while His Excellency, Senator Monday Okpebholo, Executive Governor of Edo State, will serve as host".


Continuing, Hon. Chief Okoinemen, the Chairman of the Board, who described the initiative as a significant step towards modernising public transportation and advancing people-oriented development in Edo state, also added that, the introduction of the 50 CNG buses presents an important opportunity to improve public transport services, enhance passenger comfort, and promote a cleaner, more modern, and environmentally responsible approach to mobility.


Chief Okoinemen described the upcoming commissioning of the 50 CNG buses as a significant step in the renewal of public transportation in Edo State, saying; "Through this initiative, ECTS is supporting cleaner, safer, and more comfortable mobility while working with Edo State Government to deliver services that respond directly to the needs of the residents".


Chief Okoinemen said, the accompanying empowerment of 5,000 women further reinforces our shared commitment to inclusive growth, economic opportunity, and people-focused development. 


He also assured that, the responsibility of ECTS goes beyond the commissioning ceremony, as ECTS is committed to ensuring that the buses are effectively deployed, properly maintained, and efficiently managed, to provide dependable services to the people of Edo State. 


The ultimate goal of ECTS, he said, is to ensure that the benefits of this initiative are reflected in the daily experiences of commuters across the state.


Chief Okoinemen pointed out that, "the Akpako Bus initiative, represents an opportunity to strengthen public confidence in our transport system and demonstrate the value of sustained investment in infrastructure that serves the needs of our citizens".


Finally, Chief Okoinemen used the opportunity to invite the good people of Edo State, relevant stakeholders, community leaders, and members of the public to be part of the commissioning of the buses. saying; "At ECTS, we remain committed to working with Edo State Government to promote efficient transport services, improve service delivery, and contribute to the continued development and prosperity of Edo State".



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