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Politics › Re: Dapo Abiodun Meets With Transport Unions, To Provide 100 CNG Buses by naptu2(op): 4:21am On Sep 10, 2024

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Politics › Re: Dapo Abiodun Meets With Transport Unions, To Provide 100 CNG Buses by naptu2(op): 4:21am On Sep 10, 2024

SF @sfojoemmanuela

Ogun To Release 100 CNG Buses - Abiodun

...sets up committee on transport fares

The @OGSG_Official Governor, Prince @DapoAbiodunCON, has announced that his administration would make available 100 brand new 18-seater Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) buses for the use of transporters in the state.

The Governor, who made this known in his office at Oke-Mosan, Abeokuta on Monday, also said that the Federal Government would make available 20 CNG-enabled buses and 500 conversion kits to the state government during the week.

Governor Abiodun disclosed this at a meeting with transport unions on how to ensure fair transportation pricing in the state.

Prince Abiodun also announced the inauguration of an enforcement committee, comprising the State Police Commissioner, his counterpart in the Department of State Security Service (DSS), the Traffic Compliance Agency (TRACE), and heads of transport unions, as well as representatives from the Ministries of Transportation and Trade and Investment.

He said that the meeting was called because of events over the last week, including fuel scarcity, which is already abating, and the associated increase in the pump price of the product.

Prince Abiodun noted that there has always been an astronomical rise in transport fares anytime there is a slight adjustment in the pump prices of fuel.

According to him, the federal government, led by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, is not unmindful of the impact of the recent hike in the pump price, adding that the government is putting in place measures to lessen the impact on the people.

"The plans that we have as a state government, our plans are to, in the first instance, make 100 buses—100 18-seater buses—available to our transport unions. These will be 100 brand new CNG buses, and these buses will be brand buses, not no-name buses. We are talking about Toyota Hiace buses that we will give to you under a purchase agreement.

"We will make them available to you, and you can pay in installments over a period of time. You have demonstrated commitment and seriousness, and we are confident that when we give you these buses, you will utilize them responsibly and pay back on time.

"The Federal Government has also started an Energy Transition Program through the Presidential CNG initiative, and I can confirm to you that the Presidency has confirmed that they are making 20 buses available to Ogun State in the first instance—20 CNG buses. We will be getting those buses in the next week.

"They are also making 500 CNG conversion kits available to Ogun State for the immediate conversion of vehicles to CNG-enabled.

"I have been assured that the conversion kits, which is the first batch of 500, will reach us in the next five days. You know that we have a conversion center in Ogun State. We are a major conversion center for the Southwest, and we will begin the conversion of vehicles in accordance with how we agree in terms of scheduling who will come first and what vehicles we will begin to convert," he said.

Governor Abiodun, while disclosing that the Federal Government is gradually leaving the business of sales and distribution of petroleum products to the private sector, noted that there was no need for transporters to increase transport fares by over 1000% when the price of PMS was just increased by 30%.

"We've seen in the past that when there is a change in pump prices by maybe 10%, we have noticed that our transporters also naturally increase fares because the cost of their operational equipment—be it motorcycles, tricycles, trucks, or buses—is impacted.

"What we've noticed is that when there is a change in the pricing of petroleum products by 10% to 20%, the impact that we see play out at times is like 2000%, and we want to dialogue to ensure the people are not stretched.

"The change in price is about 25% or 30%, so if pump prices have changed by like 25% to 30%, we should not see a difference in transport fares that is more than 25% or 30%," he said.

The Commissioner for Transportation, Engr. Gbenga Dairo, while reminding transporters that fuel is just a component of their transportation cost, urged them to do all within their power to ensure that the people of the state are not over-stretched.

The Commissioner of Police in the state, Abiodun Alamutu, on his part, disclosed that the increase in PMS isn't such that should warrant the remarkable increase in the cost of transportation and called on transporters in the state to look at the possibility of having a more friendly transport fare regime.

Speaking on behalf of the transport heads, the National President of the Amalgamated Commercial Motorcycle Owners Association of Nigeria (ACOMORAN), Prince Samsudeen Apelogun, commended Governor Abiodun for revolutionizing the transport sector with the establishment of the Ministry of Transportation and the introduction of the E-mobility program.

He promised to call the stakeholders together and come up with a more friendly transport fare that is within their control.

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Politics › Dapo Abiodun Meets With Transport Unions, To Provide 100 CNG Buses by naptu2(op): 4:21am On Sep 10, 2024*

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JBARRvlexS4?si=PSJ0Zx-mvjf0Hbvo

Prince Dr. Dapo Abiodun, CON @DapoAbiodunCON

We are committed to ensuring that the recent fuel price increase does not lead to undue hardship for our people.

To support this, we are providing 100 new CNG buses to our transport unions and receiving 20 additional buses and 500 conversion kits from the Federal Government.

We have also established an enforcement committee to monitor transport fares and prevent excessive hikes. Our goal is to keep fare increases in line with the actual fuel price rise, ensuring that our citizens are not unfairly burdened.

We will continue working together to navigate these challenges and drive Ogun State forward.

#BuildingOurFutureTogether #ISEYA #DapoAbiodun #OgunState #TransportationDevelopment

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Sports › Re: Mariam Eniola Bolaji Returns To Nigeria After Paralympic Games (Videos). by naptu2(op): 10:58am On Sep 09, 2024

Previous threads:

Nigeria's Mariam Eniola Bolaji Ranked World Number 2 In Para Badminton SL3
https://www.nairaland.com/8197613/nigerias-mariam-eniola-bolaji-ranked

Mariam Eniola Bolaji Wins Bronze For Nigeria At Paralympic Games
https://www.nairaland.com/8201952/mariam-eniola-bolaji-wins-bronze

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Sports › Re: Mariam Eniola Bolaji Returns To Nigeria After Paralympic Games (Videos). by naptu2(op): 10:53am On Sep 09, 2024

Tolu Ogunlesi, MON @toluogunlesi

How Bello Oyebanji (RIP) inspired Eniola Bolaji to a historic Paralympic medal win in Badminton for Nigeria and Africa:

Bello Rafiu Oyebanji, triple gold medallist at the 2018 African Para Badminton Championships, was @BolajiEniola9's Coach.

He died in a car accident on April 21, 2021—while preparing for the final qualification tournament for the Tokyo Paralympics.

In 2019, at the Uganda Para-Badminton International, he said, "My ambition is very wide. I want to be at the Paralympics and win a medal, it will be good for Africa and Nigeria."

He died two years later, without getting a chance to take part in a Paralympic Games.

Described as "an inspiration to a lot of young Para athletes, not only in Nigeria but across all of Africa", he was survived by his pregnant wife.

3 years and 4 months after his death, his teen protege/student, Eniola Bolaji has become the first African to win an Olympic medal in Badminton. On Monday Sept 2, 2024, she won a bronze medal in Para Badminton, at the he was the one who brought me up. I have to win the medal, because I have to dedicate it to him.”

She started out interested in tennis; it was Oyebanji who convinced her to switch to badminton.

Days before winning the bronze medal in Paris, she said, of her late Coach, "He was the one who brought me up. I have to win the medal, because I have to dedicate it to him."

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Sports › Re: Mariam Eniola Bolaji Returns To Nigeria After Paralympic Games (Videos). by naptu2(op): 9:57am On Sep 09, 2024*

Bolaji Eniola Mariam @BolajiEniola9

Loved at home…✨🕊️

My family, Friends, and supporters welcomed me at the Tunde Idi-Agbon International Airport, Ilorin..🙌
It's good to be at home (Ilorin

Thank you for the true love…🤍💨

Bolaji Eniola Mariam @BolajiEniola9

To the Highest;
Thank you for the divine grace… ✨🙌

Today, I felt the bond of kindness. Thank you, my great people, and most importantly, the Kwara State Sports Commission, for the warm reception.

@garuba_alh46835 (Mr-B-Tech) remains a great father…💯

ARAKUNRIN YOLO...💯💫 @yoloofkwara

Dinner with the world’s number 2️⃣ Para-badminton player, Champ @BolajiEniola9, as she arrived in Ilorin after the 2023 Paris Paralympic games, where she won a medal for Africa….👍

Congratulations my babe….💯

Bolaji Eniola Mariam @BolajiEniola9

Thank you, the most supportive Brother...✨💨

@yoloofkwara

Benjamin$ ❤️🦅. @benjaminsmufasa

Why you no chop champ?

Bolaji Eniola Mariam @BolajiEniola9

Happy to see my family after 8 months….🤞

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kZmHu5LIReM?si=HQHEKX_lUGJmkmbb

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Sports › Re: Mariam Eniola Bolaji Returns To Nigeria After Paralympic Games (Videos). by naptu2(op): 9:57am On Sep 09, 2024*

Arrival in Abuja

Bolaji Eniola Mariam @BolajiEniola9

Home sweet home….✨💨

Landed at Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport…🇳🇬🕊️

Alhamdulillahi…🤞

Bolaji Eniola Mariam @BolajiEniola9

Good morning, famz…✨🕊️

Your CHAMP is in town; This couldn’t have been achieved without the intervention of
@Mikano_intlltd
…✨💨

With the support of a great company, a local girl with no connections has become an international girl… Thank you so much

Eniola of Nigeria 🇳🇬

Bolaji Eniola Mariam @BolajiEniola9

From my peaceful country….✨🕊️
Abuja, Nigeria..💯🇳🇬

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n1PWf4FtaPw?si=Y1HnF2sJ9_05Lqvn

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Sports › Mariam Eniola Bolaji Returns To Nigeria After Paralympic Games (Videos). by naptu2(op): 9:57am On Sep 09, 2024*

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K6dwYu2yiDU?si=q8t7RAoNI3n9eiuI

She has been away from Nigeria for 8 months, participating in competitions around the world. Those competitions enabled her to be ranked number 2 in the world in women's para-badminton (SL3 category). She was also training for the 2024 Paralympics. She eventually won a bronze medal at the Paralympics, the first medal by an African in badminton at either the Olympics or Paralympics. The 18 year old returned to a rousing welcome at the General Tunde Idiagbon Airport, Ilorin.

Bolaji Eniola Mariam @BolajiEniola9

I am loved at home…🙌

My people are patiently waiting to receive me at the General Tunde Idi-Agbon International Airport, Ilorin✨💨

'Yinka Fafoluyi Solace @YinkaFafoluyi

@followKWSG officials give world badminton champion @BolajiEniola9 heroic welcome at General Tunde Idiagbon International Airport, Ilorin.

Governor @RealAARahman has also promised to give more young athletes necessary support, and a conducive environment that typifies his administration’s love for growth and development of youths.

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Travel › Re: All You Need To Know About The Lagos Electric BRT (Photos And Videos) by naptu2(op): 8:50am On Sep 09, 2024

CAPITALBEE:
What happened to this initiative?
What happened to the electric buses?
Why are we not hearing about the establishment of several charging (or perhaps battery swap) stations one year down the line?

What went wrong?

Not a thing went wrong. Electric BRT buses are still running in Lagos and some commuters ignore petrol powered BRT just because they want to use the electric BRT.

The electric BRT never had any plans for swapping stations for the public because its charging stations are solely for the electric BRT

https://x.com/teeteelaryor15/status/1829974990797631946?t=gUI7xgx5fGLa1mNOIvve9A&s=19

https://x.com/Osigbemhe_Imana/status/1830238758592970760?t=ZbEZddJzbD0O-esdTOfuXw&s=19

https://x.com/utd_black/status/1829962156575768653?t=H4oxk7MgxNpIKkKNFxvVYg&s=19

https://x.com/DreyBonus/status/1830918780941160941?t=nbzOEsoHACVWxbb056w2WA&s=19

Politics › Re: The Ogun E-Bike Initiative (Video) by naptu2(op): 6:24am On Sep 09, 2024*

Reactions

Mind-Shift Initiative @AderonkeOkeleye

Pls sir , start training mechanics for this bikes. Thank you

Tao Of Iperu💡🦅🖤🇳🇬 @TaoFeek182

One thing I love about these e-bikes is that they’re almost the same price as regular motorbikes. I would love to get one.

Oyetutu Osinbajo @oyetutuola

It is good that governors are doing great for their people. But please, secure your states. The underground war in Nigeria is revealing itself now.

HOUR ✍🏾 @TundeJamiu5

Mass production, NIN and Indigene, open outlet and more charging stations. Allow investment on it. Max Media reach. God bless Ogun .

#KINGofRETWEETS™ ᵛᵉʳᶦᶠᶦᵉᵈ @KingRetweetsL

Can I charge the battery with my solar and inverter at home?

Sherif abiodun bello 🇳🇬 @shefbell

We have over 18 local government in Ogun state almost 16local government can't access this your initiative but you they proud of this sir

Ayòbámi (Joy Meets Me) @Edun_Ayobami

I bashed this project when it came out but I was wrong, I do hope it thrives and Abeokuta and Ogun state in general grows and lives of people in the cities in Ogun state are better for it.

phywajomi @Phywajomi

Our Excellency thank you so much,but we need more not something of this nature when Lagos State is trying to eradicate Okada, build Speed trains inorder to carry more than one passenger and goods from one major point to the other,Pls Put pen into paper for good infrastructure.

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Politics › Re: The Ogun E-Bike Initiative (Video) by naptu2(op): 6:23am On Sep 09, 2024*

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Politics › Re: The Ogun E-Bike Initiative (Video) by naptu2(op): 6:23am On Sep 09, 2024*

Explanation

This is a replica of a scheme that is in operation in Kenya and Rwanda (I made a thread about those schemes last year). It is designed to overcome these problems of electric vehicles in Africa:

1) Electric vehicles are expensive.

2) Public power supply is unreliable in many African countries.

3) It takes a long time to charge an electric vehicle.

These problems are overcome in the following ways:

• The user registers for the scheme.

• He buys an electric motorcycle or tricycle. The motorcycle or tricycle does not have a battery. The battery is the component that makes the e-vehicle expensive. Without it, the e-vehicle is around the same price or cheaper than a petrol vehicle.

• He goes to a battery swap station and uses his card to rent a battery.

• The batteries are in a charging cabinet and a locker opens when he pays with his card. He takes a fully charged battery, puts it into the battery slot in his e-bike and continues with his journey.

• He returns to the battery swap station when the battery is weak, pays with his card, a locker opens for him to return the weak battery and another locker opens after he returns the battery. He takes a fully charged battery from the second locker and continues with his journey. He doesn't have to wait for the battery to charge and this eliminates the second problem.

• The battery swapping stations are powered by both solar power and public power and the solar component solves the problem of unreliable public power.

This scheme is also in operation in Benin Republic and the Ogun State Government hired the company that implemented it in Benin Republic to implement it in Ogun State.

The government is also converting petrol powered public buses to CNG powered buses.

The bike has other advantages which the okada riders mentioned in the video. It has no engine, so there's no need to service it. It has no chain, the okada rider complained that motorcycle chains usually make noise when they come in contact with water, but that's not the case here, it is cheaper to run than petrol powered vehicles, etc.

Kenya has started assembling and exporting the e-bikes and Ogun State plans to do the same.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Av8W63w1oC0?si=rtJpqm0yczD3s7sV

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Politics › The Ogun E-Bike Initiative (Video) by naptu2(op): 6:23am On Sep 09, 2024

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZX646w0LzkU?si=d54KVTnNKrTUT6jX

Prince Dr. Dapo Abiodun, CON @DapoAbiodunCON

• The Ogun E-Bikes initiative is quickly gaining traction as riders and users begin to enjoy the numerous benefits of this forward-thinking project.

• ⁠Designed to be both pocket-friendly and environmentally conscious, these emission-free electric bikes are transforming urban mobility in Ogun State.

• ⁠With affordability at the forefront, the e-bikes provide a cost-effective transportation option that significantly reduces travel expenses for daily commuters. Additionally, the initiative aligns with our commitment to promoting a cleaner and greener environment by offering a sustainable alternative to conventional, fuel-powered vehicles.

• ⁠As more people embrace this innovative mode of transportation, the positive impact on the environment and the economy is becoming increasingly evident. The Ogun E-Bikes are not only improving accessibility and convenience but are also contributing to the reduction of carbon emissions, thereby enhancing the quality of life for all residents.

• ⁠We are proud of this laudable initiative and remain dedicated to expanding its reach, ensuring that the benefits of this eco-friendly and cost-effective transportation solution are enjoyed by even more citizens across the state.

#BuildingOurFutureTogether #ISEYA #OgunState #DapoAbiodun #OgunEbikes #ZeroEmission

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Sports › Re: Nigeria Female National Teams' Thread by naptu2: 4:52pm On Sep 08, 2024

The previous comment is by a South African troll who is on Nairaland in search of a fight. Don't feed the troll.

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Sports › Re: Folashade Oluwafemiayo Wins Gold For Nigeria And Sets New World Record by naptu2(op): 4:41pm On Sep 08, 2024

Making of Champions @MakingOfChamps

Seven medals for Team Nigeria 🇳🇬🇳🇬 at the Paralympic Games in Paris.

2 - 🥇🥇
3 - 🥈🥈🥈
2 - 🥉🥉

Nigeria finished 40th overall on the Paralympics Medal table, 4th in Africa behind Algeria, Tunisia & Morocco.

Since 1992 Barcelona Paralympics, Nigerian Paralympians have won medals at all the nine editions they have been to!!

Huge Respect 🙇‍♂️🙇‍♂️

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