With reported cases of kidnapping, sea and land mishaps across the country, the Joint National Transport Safety Committee of Nigeria (JNTSCN) has called on all stakeholders in the transport sector to ensure safety remains a top priority.
Speaking while inaugurating JNTSCN Executive Committee in Calabar, the Cross River state capital, weekend, JNTSCN National Executive Chairman, Amb. Taiwo Oluwadamilare Mogbojuri, said his organisation was committed to ensuring the safety and welfare of drivers, passengers, and communities.
He said with a robust partnership with relevant government agencies, ministries, departments, and security agencies, transport operators/unions should be able to tackle life threatening scenarios and facing both passengers and transport operators in the country.
Mogbojuri noted that “The inauguration of the Executive Committee members in Cross River State marks a significant milestone in our efforts to enhance transport safety across the country.”
Also speaking, Cross Rivers state Commissioner of Transport, Hon. Cobham Ekpeyong, who represented Governor Bassey Otu, expressed gratitude to JNTSCN for establishing its presence in the State with the inauguration of its Executive Committee.
Those inaugurated included Dr. Julius Obanghe Kijuo – Executive Chairman; Mrs. Chinelo George – Secretary; Mr. Eteng Okoi Jimmy – Finance/Treasurer and Dr. Ndoma Odey – Administrator. Others were: Comrade Otu Okoi Ikpi – Head of Operations; Comrade Eko Monday Omini – Enforcement and Compliance, as well as Barr. Effiwatt Ntiero Offiong – Legal Adviser.
Speaking on behalf of the newly inaugurated committee members, the Chairman, Dr Kijuo, expressed gratitude to Gov Otu for the opportunity to serve
He pledged to work in close collaboration with federal agencies, state institutions and transport unions to ensure compliance with safety regulations, curb truck and shipboard overloading, and protect government infrastructure.
“We are honored to embark on this journey with our partners and stakeholders. Your expertise and commitment to safety excellence are invaluable assets to this partnership. Together, we can create a safer and more efficient transport system for all Nigerians,” he stated.
