Subsidy: Nigerians should consider bicycles as means of transportation – FG

The Federal Ministry of Transportation has encouraged Nigerians to consider bicycles as alternative means of commuting.

Musa Ibrahim, the Director, Road Transport and Mass Transit Administration, stated this at a one-day stakeholders sensitization meeting held in Abuja, Federal Capital Territory, FCT.

Freshreporters media had noted that Ibrahim saying the idea is to enhance and heighten the importance of cycling in Nigeria as it will obviously lead to a drop in road crash incidences.

Ibrahim in his words said that the stakeholders sensitisation meeting is in consonance with the World Bicycle Day that is marked annually on 3rd of June through a United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) resolution.

According to the Director, the World Bicycle Day recognises “The uniqueness, longevity and versatility of the bicycle as a simple, affordable, reliable, clean and environmentally fit sustainable means of transport, fostering environmental stewardship and health” hence the United Nations 2023 World Bicycle Day theme: ‘Riding Together for a Sustainable Future’.

Buttressing, the Director Ibrahim noted that proponents have equally encouraged the use of bicycles as a means of eradicating poverty, furthering sustainable development, strengthening education, including physical education, for children and young people; promoting health, preventing disease, and facilitating social inclusion. [CONTINUE READING]>>>