By Mustapha Salisu
The Kano State Government has announced plans to introduce advanced technology into the operation of commercial vehicles and other transport systems, a move aimed at safeguarding lives and property across the state.
Governor Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, represented by the Commissioner of Transport, Barrister Haruna Isa Dederi, disclosed the initiative during the official launch of the Smart Transport Solution in Kano.
He emphasized that the governor has a deep interest in the transport sector, which he considers central to his urban renewal program.
According to Dederi, since assuming office, Governor Yusuf has taken significant steps to restructure the sector.
“One of his first actions was to separate transport from the Ministry of Works, giving it a dedicated focus. In November, he directed the Ministry of Transport to engage private investors for the construction of the Gundutse trailer terminal. He also mandated the establishment of trailer parks at every entry point into Kano, with Dakatsalle trailer park highlighted as a key facility” the Commissioner revealed.
Dederi explained that the governor’s new transport policy, already documented, outlines the deployment of technology to monitor and regulate commercial vehicle operations.
Adding that the system will ensure that every person entering or exiting Kano is identified, thereby enhancing security and accountability.
“Transportation is life,” the governor stressed, noting that the expansion of Kano requires modern systems to protect lives and property.
The Commissioner reiterated that, Governor Yusuf’s administration insists that these reforms are not driven by personal interests but by a commitment to the welfare of Kano residents.
On his part, Special Adviser on Transport, Danladi Idris Karfi, reinforced this message, stating that the gathering was convened to “sanitize the Kano transport system.”
PRIME TIME NEWS reports launching of the new transport policy marks a bold stride toward modernizing Kano’s transport infrastructure, positioning technology as a safeguard for the state’s growing population and bustling commercial activities.
