Former Chairman of the Bayelsa State Council of the Nigeria Union of Journalists, Comrade Tarinyo Akono had called on the Bayelsa State Governor, Senator Douye Diri to extend the newly innaugutated Bayelsa Transport Scheme to the Brass Island.
Akono made the call against the backdrop of increasing transport fare on the Okpoama – Twon Road.
He explained that transport fare from State Secretariat to Tombia roundabout which is over 10km is N300; while from Okpoama to Twon is 6km and the fare is N1,000 making it the highest in the state.
Akono appealed to Governor to send at least a bus and 5 cabs to enhance the transport system on the island, adding that it will enable students go to school with ease and boost tourism and the crayfish economy of the island.
The former NUJ boss commended Governor Douye Diri for the initiative and urged him to look in the direction of water transportation.
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