By Our Reporter In a bid to sanitize and modernize its transport system, the Bayelsa State Government has announced some new measures including restriction of intra-/ city vehicles from parking at the state transport terminal. The Deputy Governor, Senator Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo, made the announcement at a meeting with leadership of various transport unions and representatives…
By Our Reporter The Executive Governor of Delta State, Dr. Sheriff Oborevwori, has directed the rebranding and stepping up operations of Delta State Traffic Management Authority DESTMA. This was made known by the Director General of DESTMA, Hon. Dr. Benjamin Okiemute, when the Board of the agency paid a courtesy visit to the State Bureau…
In a swift reaction to some concerns raised by transport unions and other stakeholders over the use of the new Bayelsa State-owned bus terminal at Igbogene, Government has assured that it would immediately set up a crack taskforce to deal with touting and other unwholesome activities in the area. The state Deputy Governor, Senator Lawrence…
By News Editor The Delta State Traffic Management Authority (DESTMA) and Delta State Police Command will work together towards improving traffic management and policy enforcement across the state. Director-General of DESTMA, Hon. Benjamin Okiemute, disclosed this during a courtesy visit to the Commissioner of Police, Delta State, alongside members of the agency’s board in Asaba….
By News Editor The Director-General, Delta State Traffic Management Authority (DESTMA), Hon. Benjamin Okiemute NN RTD, ( FNIIS), has announced a strategic partnership with the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) and Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) aims to enforcing traffic rules in the State. Okiemute noted that this collaboration will address the growing…
By News Editor The Executive Chairman of Ughelli North Local Government Council, Olorogun (Barr) Jaro Movudu Egbo Ksc, has brought down the price of sharp sand to N30,000 per trip in Ughelli North LGA. Egbo gave the order on Monday, at a meeting with leadership of Sand Dredgers Association and Union of Tippers & Quarry…
By Naseer Al-sirajdeen, Minna A total of one hundred victims of Tanker explosion have been given mass burial in Dikko, Gurara Local Government Area of Niger State. The tanker explosion occurred on Saturday along Dikko, Minna High ways. The ugly incident claimed lives as several other sustained degrees of injuries. The Niger State Governor, Umar…
The Director General of Delta State Traffic Management Authority DESTMA, Hon. Dr. Benjamin Essien Okiemute NN RTD (FNIIS), has said Governor Sherrif Oborevwori is making DESTMA more effective and efficient. Okiemute disclosed this on Thursday in Asaba, shortly after a meeting with senior staff and top officials of the agency. The Director General commended Governor…
• Tasks Motorists on traffic, safety compliance By Our Reporter The Director General of Delta State Traffic Management Authority DESTMA, Hon. Dr. Benjamin Essien Okiemute NN RTD (FNIIS), has sympathized with families of victims who died in the Agbor Tanker explosion. A diesel tanker reportedly suffered a brake failure on Sunday, in Agbor, exploded into…
By Our Reporter Successful indigenes of Delta State living outside the State and in Diaspora have been charged to start coming back home to invest in Delta State. They were also urged to begin making efforts to contribute to the human and infrastructural development in the state. This appeal was made by a former Delta…