Bauchi State Government has signed a ₦3.4 billion agreement for the construction of a modern mega trailer park in Azare, Katagum Local Government Area, aimed at expanding transport infrastructure and boosting economic activities in the northern part of the state.
The Secretary to the State Government, Dr. Aminu Hammayo, signed the contract on behalf of the state government.
He explained the project will include a fully equipped mechanical workshop for trailers, hotel accommodation, a business arena, and other essential facilities built to international standards.
Dr. Hammayo stated that Truck Transit Park Limited will fund the project fully, while the state government will provide oversight and benefit from revenue once operations begin.
He described the project as a significant step toward strengthening commerce and improving organised transport services.
Also speaking, the Director General of the Bauchi State Markets and Terminals Authority, Muhammad Kabir Sizwe Sa’id, said the initiative aligns with the administration’s drive to modernise markets, terminals, and trailer parks across the state.
According to him, the new facility will enhance operational efficiency, safety, and the welfare of truck drivers and traders.
On his part, the Managing Director of Truck Transit Park Limited, Engineer Jama Onwubuariri, expressed confidence in the partnership, noting that Bauchi State remains a strategic location for logistics and transit investment.
He assured that the company will deliver a world-class facility capable of creating jobs, stimulating economic growth, and serving as a model for similar developments nationwide.
Engineer Onwubuariri added that the mega trailer park will provide a safer and more organised environment for long-distance truck operators, reduce roadside congestion, and improve transportation services across the state.
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