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FG Launches PCNG Portal For Youth To Apply For CNG Tricycles

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October 7, 2024

FG Launches PCNG Portal For Nigerian Youth To Apply For Tricycles

Joel Ajayi

The Federal Government of Nigeria Monday, October 2024 announced the official opening of the portal for Nigerian youth to apply for Compressed Natural Gas CNG tricycles as part of its commitment to cohesion the effect of the high price of PMS.

The Minister of State, Federal Ministry of Youth Development, Comrade Ayodele Olawande during the Launching of the CNG Portal, an innovative platform for the Youth to apply for CNG Tricycles on Monday in Abuja says all Nigeria have equal opportunity in the transport sector to use.

According to him, following the hugely successful launch of the 2,000 CNG Tricycles for the informal youth, which took place on 1st October 2024; the Ministry has designed a Youth Portal specifically intended to create opportunities for a greater number of youth to participate in the process.

“Through the portal, youth anywhere from across Nigeria can sign up to be merged with aggregators or owners who work directly with the PiCNG program; while beginning to become owners themselves.

“In simple terms, what we aim to achieve with the youth portal we are about to launch is to build transparency around enlisting youth into the Presidential CNG Initiative in the transportation sector. What this means is that we are opening the process, and any young person willing and ready to take advantage of the program can participate.

“This is consistent with the aspiration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, who desires that all government programs and initiatives of government offer the same level of opportunity to everyone, either rich or poor, low or high.

“As I have always said, no young person in this country would need to know any godfather to benefit from the programs of the Ministry of Youth Development. The youth portal we are launching today again reconfirms that promise of ensuring equal access to all our initiatives and programs.”

I, therefore, use this opportunity to call on all youth who work within the commercial transportation sector, or those who have an interest in joining the sector to enlist for the benefits provided through the Presidential Initiative on CNG as a significant component of the palliative program of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.

He urged Nigerian Youths to follow instructions strictly on the website for admissibility.

Minister, Olawande said that in launching the portal, the Nigerians have just two ways of getting to the portal which are www.youth.ng and www.pci.gov.ng/tricycle.

Comrade Olawande however, calls on Nigerian youths to embrace the various government initiatives, stressing that the future of the country lies in the hands of its youth.

In his remarks, the Program Director and chief executive of PCNG Mr Micheal Oluwagbemi said the initiative enabled the youth to take advantage of the tricycles.

The director who was represented by Tosin Coker CNG is the future of Nigeria just like the youth is the future of this country.

We are doing something for the betterment of Nigeria and empowering Nigerian Youth.

He thanked the Ministry for the initiative and urged all Nigeria to give their best toward the betterment of Nigeria.

On his own, President of National Commercial Tricycle and Motorcycle Owners and Riders Association NACTOMORAS Alhaji Sani Hassan assured the total commitment to mobilize and educate their members, to make use of CNG tricycles for the good of Nigerians.

According to him, we are ready to work with the ministry 100% toward the success of the programs and the advancement of Nigerians

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FRSC Corps Marshal Beseeches Traditional Rulers To Support Campaign Against Road Traffic Crashes

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December 23, 2024

The Gleamer

Joel Ajayi

In his efforts to enhance road safety across all roads in Nigeria, the Corps Marshal, Federal Road Safety Corps, Shehu Mohammed has emphasised the importance of collaboration with various stakeholders, especially traditional institutions.

He made the emphasis in the course of his end of the year traffic monitoring on the nation’s highways when he visited His Imperial Majesty Oba (Dr) Ajibade Gbadegesin Ogunoye III, the Olowo of Owo and Paramount Ruler of Owo Kingdom in Ondo State today 22 December, 2024.

The monitoring commenced from Abuja _Lokoja expressway through Obajana to Owo, Ondo State to ascertain the traffic situation on critical corridors. He solicited the support of the traditional ruler due to the strategic positioning of Owo town being a critical corridor that links South West to South South and North Central geopolitical zones of the country.

He believes that the influence and authority of traditional leaders within their communities are instrumental in promoting road safety awareness and encouraging compliance with traffic regulations.

By engaging traditional institutions, FRSC aims to leverage the respect and trust traditional leaders command to disseminate information about safe road practices, the dangers of speeding, and the necessity of vehicle maintenance.

This strategic partnership is part of a broader initiative by the FRSC to reduce road traffic crashes and fatalities. By involving traditional rulers, the Corps seeks to create a more inclusive approach to road safety, recognizing that community-driven efforts can significantly complement governmental policies and enforcement measures.

In addition to collaborating with traditional leaders, Corps Marshal Shehu Mohammed also called for the active participation of commuters and transport unions in preventing road crashes. He emphasised that passengers should speak out against reckless driving and that transport unions must lead by example in preventing overloading and alcohol/drug-impaired driving.

FRSC will continue to engage in public enlightenment campaigns, conduct research on road safety, and implement measures aimed at creating a safer motoring environment in Nigeria. The collaboration with traditional rulers is a testament to the Corps’ commitment to involving all segments of society in the quest for safer roads.

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