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Governor Ifeanyi Okowa of Delta.

By Nkechi Odumosor

Commuters entering Asaba through Coker and Summit Road junctions have called on Governor Ifeanyi Okowa of Delta State to come to their rescue by taking measures to reduce the stress that passengers go through as a result long trek they have to engage in to get to the point where they have to join the tricycles (keke) to their next destination in the metropolis.

The call which was made by commuters who ply through the two major entry points into Asaba township said that the problem encountered by passengers began after the Delta State Capital Territory Development Agency (DSCTDA),in their operation sent the transporter packing from the two junctions and drove them into almost the middle of the streets, thereby, causing passengers to walk very long distances to board a passenger vehicle into Asaba city centre.

Speaking to our Reporter, they complained that it is stressful, engaging the long trek, hence the call on the Governor to intervene by creating a point for the transport operators that commuters can access without being subjected to a long walk.

They also complained that is traumatic for the passengers, especially when carrying luggage. add Although, they acknowledged the good work being done to make the environment attractive and clean, they however explained that the DSCTDA which created the problem should have provided a place not too far for the transporters to stay instead of allowing passengers to do a long and stressful walk.

Mr Samson, who is a Keke (tricycle operator) in an interview said that the development although good because it makes the place to look clean and free, but the only challenge is that commuters usually complain of the cost after walking for a long distance before getting to the point to board another tricycle.

Miss Glory, also said that the long trek is a big challenge to her because carrying luggage from the junction to the Keke point is not easy, as a result of the long distance but that she can’t question the Government.

Mrs Chinwe, a trader said that the distance was too far, that if Government can bring it little closer to the junction so that it can be convenient for citizens because any time they are carrying luggage, they have to pay someone that will help them take their luggage to the Keke point thereby making them to spend more money than expected.

Mr David, another Keke transport operator said the development affected him because passengers are now shunning that roads by seeking alternatives to avoid the long trek that they have to engage in to the point where they have to enter transport.