FRIDAY May 5th was the 39th day of pro-democracy rally holding daily at the Unity Fountain, Abuja, always filled up with many Nigerians of diverse cultures and political pasuassions advocating for unencumbered transition to the incoming administration of President-elect, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu on May 29th.
The Unity Fountain rally took a unique turn on Day 39 as some professionals, business owners, politicians and rights activists combined to set transportation agenda for the incoming administration under the guidance of the Convener and Co-Convener, Hon Tosin Adeyanju and Dr. A.A Maiagogo respectively.
In their various submissions, the resource persons emphasized how critical the transportation sector is to the macro and microeconomic development of the nation and urged the incoming administration to make it one of the priority areas of governance.
They called for improved road infrastructures which they believe would boost the agricultural sector as a critical element of economic growth for the country. While the contributors gave kudos to the outgoing administration of President Muhammadu Buhari on the impressive work done on railways, they urged the Asiwaju presidency to improve further on it.
Concentration on urban and rural roads infrastructures was advised while the government should find the ingenious means to cut costs on road construction and rehabilitation.
A good road network, they opined, is indispensable for smooth transportation. A Call was made for robust government investment on mass transit in order to support vulnerable citizens for ease of transportation.
The daily Pre-Inauguration Hangouts continue until after May 29 when the incoming administration will take over the reins of government at the national level.
