Anambra Govt Urges Transporters to Support Efforts to End Monday sit-at-home

By Praise Chinecherem

Anambra State Government has called on transporters to support its efforts to end the Monday sit-at-home tradition by resuming full operations on Mondays.

Commissioner for Information, Dr. Law Mefor made the call during a one-day training/retraining program for commercial drivers and riders in the State organised by Ministry of Transport in partnership with Rotary International District 9142.

Mefor emphasised the crucial role transporters play in reviving the state’s economy, especially on Mondays, stressing that full operation of transporters was needed in ending sit-at-home quarmire in the state.

He said, “The transport sector is key in helping to take back our Mondays. Traders are complying with the government’s efforts but struggle with transportation, affecting their businesses and customers.

“The traders complain that lack of adequate transport vehicles make it difficult for them and their customers to operate optimally.

“The civil servants are now working on Mondays, banks are open, even schools are functioning. The Main Market is 100 percent operational on Mondays. The transport sector is the only one slacking.

“We urge you to seize this opportunity to support the government’s initiative and contribute to the state’s economic growth.

“Doing so will not only improve your livelihoods but also create a more vibrant and prosperous Anambra as the State takes back the Mondays.”

Declaring the event open, Commissioner for Transport, Mrs Patricia Igwebuike said the program was targeted at keeping commercial drivers and riders in the state abreast of basic rules and practices that promote safety on the roads.

“The training is aimed at equipping drivers and riders with the necessary skills and knowledge to navigate the state’s transportation sector effectively,” she added.