By Destiny Young, FIIM, CCEP
The Akwa Ibom State Government has received another batch of 10 Compressed Natural Gas buses, bringing the total number delivered under Governor Umo Eno’s mass transit programme to 40.
The buses arrived in Uyo on Monday, August 10, 2026. The delivery means the State has received 80 per cent of the 50 buses promised by the Governor, with the remaining 10 expected to arrive soon.
The programme aims to provide residents with a more affordable and efficient public transportation system, especially as rising transport costs continue to affect households, workers and businesses.
Receiving the buses, the Commissioner for Transport, Dr Anthony Luke, said the delivery reflected Governor Eno’s commitment to addressing the transportation needs of residents.
He explained that the administration was combining the acquisition of buses with the development of supporting infrastructure. He added that work on the CNG terminal was progressing and would be completed within the scheduled timeframe.
The Senior Special Assistant to the Governor on Research and Documentation, Dr Essien Ndueso, described the delivery as further evidence that the administration was fulfilling its transportation promise.
“The Governor promised that 50 buses would be procured to boost transportation, and today, we have seen 40 of those buses arrive,” Ndueso said.
He also linked the mass transit programme to the expansion of the State’s road network. According to him, the roads being constructed and rehabilitated across Akwa Ibom will support the smooth movement of the buses between communities.
“Beyond these buses, if you go around Akwa Ibom State, you will see a good network of roads that will ensure smooth movement across the nooks and crannies of the State,” he stated.
The Special Assistant to the Governor on Transport, Mr Aniefiok George, said residents were particularly interested in the programme because of its potential to reduce transport costs.
“Akwa Ibom people are happy because they know that this will bring relief and reduce the cost of transportation,” George said.
With 40 buses already delivered and work progressing on the CNG terminal, the State is moving closer to commencing a mass transit system designed to reduce transport costs and improve connectivity across Akwa Ibom.
