Engineer Dotun Sanusi, a businessman from Ibadan, officially launched the first electric bus in the capital city of Oyo state on Friday.
During the launch, Mr. Sanusi revealed that the Ona-Ara local government region will be the first to implement the pilot program for okada, or tricycle riders.
The initiative, according to Sanusi, is meant to signal a turning point toward a more environmentally friendly and sustainable future for the state’s growth and development. The importance of the initiative to the local government of Ona-Ara highlights Sanusi’s commitment to significantly lowering the state’s carbon footprint and updating its transportation infrastructure.
“To God be the glory, Ilaji Hotel and Sports Resort is the first to launch an electric bus in Oyo State.
“Our transition to electric bus forms part of the strategic move to addressing the consequences of rising petrol prices and the economic implications for business owners and residents of our dear state.
“We have conducted a survey to ascertain the number of commercial motorcycles tricycles and Power Bikes needed per route from Olorunsogo to Akanran to allow for efficient and better traffic management.
“In four weeks time, the pilot scheme for Motorcycles and Tricycles in our locality would kick off.
“The charging point would be installed in front of Ilaji Hotel and Sports Resort.
“This forms part of my cardinal programmes for the upliftment of people at the grassroots. I remain committed to uplifting the downtrodden from poverty to prosperity through different means of alleviating their plights.
“One doesn’t need to hold a political office before making significant impacts on the lives of the common man.”
The 100-seater bus was driven from Ilaji Hotel and Sports Resort in Akanran, to Amuloko amidst cheers from residents.
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