Enugu State Governor, Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi has approved free transportation for indigenes who reside in other parts of the country and intend returning home to celebrate the festive season with their loved ones.
The governor’s approval was contained in a statement by the Managing Director of Enugu State Transport Company (ENTRACO), Mr. Bob Itanyi.
Mr. Itanyi stated that the free transportation, an annual exercise of Gov. Ugwuanyi’s administration, was in keeping with its avowed commitment to the wellbeing of the citizens of the state, irrespective of where they are residing.
The Managing Director however disclosed that registered indigenes of Enugu State living in Zamfara, Kebbi, Yobe and Jigawa states have been included in this year’s free transportation exercise.
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While stating that all protocols and guidelines for containment of the spread of Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) will be strictly adhered to, Mr. Itanyi said that the time-table for the exercise will be released in due course.
He also stated that the time-table for the exercise would be released in due course.
“We wish to use this medium to thank and appreciate our able governor for the fatherly and matured manner he has been handling the affairs of the state.
“We also appreciate his love, kindness and passion for the wellbeing of the people of the state,’’ the managing director added.