Akwa Ibom State Government, under Ibom Computerised Vehicle Inspection Services (IBCVIS), has entered into a public-private partnership (PPP) with the vehicle inspection units of the Federal Road Safety Corps and Temple Group Limited to provide a one-stop-shop vehicle diagnosis centre for Akwa Ibom people in a bid to minimise the rate of vehicular accidents due to faulty vehicles.
Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, who commissioned IBCVIS, called on motorists on Tuesday to take advantage of the diagnostic facility, prioritise maintenance checks and other precautionary measures on their vehicles, and ensure safety on the road.
The State Governor made the call at the diagnostic plant located at the Ministry of Transport Annex premises, Ikot Ekpene Road, Uyo.
“Your life is important to us, and we are commissioning this at this time because you know what the season holds. Now that more vehicles travel very far, it is good to test and check your vehicle, which is why we are partnering with Temple Group Limited to commission this centre.
“We are also partnering with the vehicle inspection unit of the Federal Road Safety Corps so that they can also check and approve this facility. We want to be sure that your vehicle is road-worthy. If you have your vehicle inspected here and approved, you won’t be scared of driving on the road,” he explained.
The Governor urged investors to take advantage of the business-friendly atmosphere in the state to expand their investments to provide all-around automobile solution services by setting up digital workshops in the state, adding that this will increase job opportunities and training for young Akwa Ibomites.
“If you have a diagnostic centre, then you should have a workshop. So I am inviting the management of Temple Group to go beyond just providing diagnostic services. It is good to move from diagnosis to treatment and cure. So let’s move on to provide a digital workshop that will complete the cycle.
“We are friendly and hospitable people. Apart from that, the state is peaceful, and you can always do your business here and succeed. The government will always do its part to provide land, a conducive environment, and security for people who want to invest in Akwa Ibom State.
“Akwa Ibom is becoming a huge project site. Across all local government areas, there will be projects that we can see and commission for the benefit of our people, providing jobs for youths in their areas and ensuring that everyone is busy doing something with their hands. That is the essence of the ARISE Agenda,” he added.
Earlier in his remarks, the Group Managing Director of Temple Group Limited, Prince Segun Obayendo, expressed the delight of his company over the business-friendly environment in the state and the hospitable disposition of the people, revealing that the Uyo centre has the capacity to analyse 150 vehicles per day.
He added that plans were underway for the establishment of three other centres in Ikot Ekpene, Eket, and Oron, as the company was already considering channelling more investments to Akwa Ibom State on account of the excellent cooperation it has enjoyed from the government and its officials.
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