From Ibrahim Goronyo, Sokoto
Sokoto State government has introduced an e-ticketing system for the 126 mass transit vehicles used for inter-state and intra-city, as well as inter-local government services.
A statement by the governor’s spokesperson, Abubakar Bawa, said the initiative is part of several measures introduced by Governor Ahmed Aliyu’s administration to enhance transparency and accountability in the mass transit unit and other government businesses.
“This system is good, it will promote cashless system and ensure that all transportation fares go directly into government’s coffers.
“With this development, we are also making sure that there is value for money spent in the purchase of the 126 vehicles.
“I am optimistic that with this development, cases of pilfering with public funds would reduce to the barest minimum,” he said.
Governor Aliyu revealed that the new initiative would also enable government to have an effective supervision of its vehicles and their road worthiness.
Assuring of his administration’s support for the new initiative, the governor stressed the need for the consulting firm to improve on the processes of acquiring the e-tickets.
The governor also said the programme, when fully operational, would create job opportunities and ramp up the revenue of the state.
Speakers at the demonstration were the Special Adviser to the Governor on Mass Transit, Alhaji Mode Yawa Shagari, as well as the representative of the consulting firm, Mr Mahmud, who all described the new initiative as a right step in the right direction, as it would be beneficial for passengers and the state government.
