Other state governors in Nigeria should learn from governor Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Akeredolu of Ondo state that old government vehicles can be refurbished to save government’s fund as well as prevent wastage.
This is pertinent when you take a look at the various abandoned government own vehicles allowed to waste at certain corners of government owned premises.
The Ondo State governor on Friday received the first set of refurbished Government Vehicles which were put in good shape by Logistical ideas Limited.
Governor Akeredolu decided to renew numerous broken down and unserviceable vehicles at significantly low costs compared to the acquisition of brand new vehicles.
Presenting the Vehicles to the Governor at the Governor’s Office, Alagbaka, Akure, the Chairman, Logistical ideas Limited, Mr.Oluwole Okunnuga said the innitiave of the Governor to repair numerous broken down and unserviceable vehicles has helped saved the state’s resources and put a stop at wastage.
Mr Okunnuga who said that his firm will deliver another 30 vehicles in the next two weeks, disclosed that the project has also created jobs for artisans in the state as most workers were hired within the state.
Governor Akeredolu who said it’s a new dawn in Governance in the state, stressed that he decided to put an end to the practice of abandoning serviceable vehicles to buy new ones, as well as finding a creative solution around the hard economic reality of the state.
