From Umar Dankano, Yola
Stakeholders have expressed optimism over the integrated mobility ecosystem introduced by P-GAT Industries, describing it as a timely intervention aimed at addressing transportation challenges facing residents of the North-East and the country at large.
The views were expressed during the official unveiling of the ATRaS Integrated Mobility Ecosystem at the 2026 ACTORS Mobility Transition Summit held in Numan Local Government Area of Adamawa State at the weekend.
The initiative is designed to tackle transportation challenges through an integrated mobility system that combines transport services, infrastructure development, asset ownership, and sustainable energy solutions.
Speaking at the summit, the National President of the Institute of Safety Professionals of Nigeria (ISPON), Engr. Timothy Iwuagwo, described the initiative as a step in the right direction towards easing transportation difficulties.
He noted that the concept would provide employment opportunities for thousands of youths and urged both the public and private sectors to embrace the platform to enhance the economic and social well-being of Nigerians.
“This project is a major step towards addressing the huge unemployment challenge. I urge both the public and private sectors to key into the initiative to transform the lives of our teeming youths,” Iwuagwo said.
In a goodwill message, Technical Adviser to the Borno State Investment Promotion Agency, Dr. Nafisa Bukar, said the North-East requires integrated transport and logistics systems to address the challenges posed by long distances and high logistics costs.
According to her, the ATRaS Mobility Ecosystem has the potential to connect people, markets, and investment opportunities across the region while stimulating economic activities. She added that Borno State would soon invite P-GAT Industries for further collaboration.
Also speaking, the Adamawa State Commissioner for Transport Development, represented by the Permanent Secretary, Hamidu Njidda, said mobility has become a key driver of economic inclusion and prosperity globally.
He noted that efficient and affordable transportation remains indispensable, adding that the adoption of electric means of transportation would reduce dependence on oil and gas while improving access to jobs, education, healthcare, and financial opportunities.
Earlier in his keynote address, the Chairman and President of P-GAT Industries Limited, Mr. Prime Timothy, expressed appreciation for the large turnout at the summit, saying the initiative was conceived to reduce the transportation burden on residents.
He disclosed that the project would create about 100,000 direct and indirect jobs for youths in the North-East and reduce transportation costs by 50 percent, thereby improving productivity and the quality of life of Nigerians.
Timothy noted that the rising cost of transportation has become a major economic burden on households and businesses, affecting workers, students, and traders across the country, which informed the development of the ATRaS ecosystem as a practical response to persistent mobility challenges.
He revealed that the idea was conceived after more than five years of research and planning.
“Transportation challenges affect everyone. Whether you use public transport or not, the high cost impacts your daily life. It has reduced productivity, and in some cases, people have even resigned from their jobs because of transport costs.
“Our target is simple. If you currently spend ₦100 on transportation, we want to bring it down to ₦50. If you spend ₦1,000, we want to reduce it to ₦500,” he said.
He added that the project is expected to boost economic activities by making the movement of people and goods more affordable and efficient, while providing access to productive assets for individuals, families, and institutions to improve their economic standing.
Our correspondent reports that organisers of the summit disclosed that each participating state under the programme has been allocated 1,500 units for implementation, with arrangements already in place for interested states to commence preliminary agreements.