Shippers Council, FRSC Collaborate Under New Model to Phase Out Old Trucks
Oyeyemi and Bello
Both NSC and the FRSC have entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to introduce new standard for trucks as the latter said it plans to scrap old trucks operating in the ports.
FRSC Corps Marshal, Dr Boboye Oyeyemi, who paid a visit to the NSC Monday disclosed that the plan was to scrap trucks that are 30 years in operation in Nigeria.
He was of the view that the trucks operating in the needs need to be in best of shape and all standard, adding that many were lacking in safety measures, including reflectors and lighting.
He explained that due to the old age, most of the trucks always breakdown on the road, a development which according to him was a big risk to the driver, owners of the goods and other road users..
Executive Secretary of NSC, Mr Hassan Bello explained that the MOU signed with the FRS was to generate data base on trucks, provide training and implement the Vehicle Transit Area (VTA) project.
Bello said that in the process, the Council would be engaging in a lot of public education and enlightenment.
He explained that the engagement between the NSC and the FRS was to improve on the transport infrastructure deficit and other challenges involved in transportation of goods.
He said that the Council has been promoting Inland Dry Ports and VTA project which used to be known as Truck Transit Park (TTP) as critical to support trade and achieve standard.
Bello said it was the responsibility of the ports economic regulator to ensure efficient and effective service delivery is achieved in the transport chain.
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