The Social Democratic Party (SDP) has raised a public complaint over more than 250 compressed‑natural‑gas (CNG) buses that the Niger State government is alleged to have left idle at the Trade Fair Complex in Minna for over three years.
The buses were purchased with public funds to provide cheaper transportation for residents after the removal of the fuel subsidy. According to the SDP, the vehicles have not been deployed and are now exposed to vandalism and deterioration.
In a statement issued on Monday, Jonathan Vatsa, spokesperson for the SDP Governorship Campaign Council, accused Governor Mohammed Umaru Bago of failing to protect public investments. “What can the governor tell the people of this state as to the reason for allowing those buses purchased with state resources to waste away at the Trade Fair Complex?” Vatsa asked. He added that the buses had remained at the complex for more than three years, with their components reportedly vandalised.
Vatsa also criticised other government projects, saying several had been abandoned despite increased revenue from the Federation Account. He alleged that the administration prioritised private businesses and farms over publicly funded projects, which he said suffered from inadequate funding.
“In 2027, the people of this great state have a choice to make, either to remain stagnant with abandoned projects staring them in the face and unpayable loans, or choose the path of progress,” Vatsa said. He urged residents to consider the state government’s record on project delivery when voting in the 2027 elections.
Efforts to obtain a response from the governor through his Chief Press Secretary, Bologi Ibrahim, were unsuccessful. Ibrahim could not be reached for comment at the time of reporting.
<small>Source: Daily Post Nigeria — read the original story there.</small>
