2027: Tinubu support group enlightens transport operators on how to access loans

Ahead of the 2027 general election, a support group named the Transporters for Tinubu 2027 has provided enlightenment services to transport operators on ways of accessing loan facilities from the Federal Government

The group also exposed the transport operators on ways of improving their health.

The programme held at the Nyanya motorpark in Abuja also offered free eye tests and care, drug abuse awareness, and information on loans through the Transporters Cooperative Society.

Over 200 drivers gathered at the park to participate in the activities.

Speaking at the event, Programme Director Mrs. Chinwe Uwaegbute said land transportation is the backbone of the economy.

She noted that before anyone flies, they must drive to the airport, and before boarding a ship, they travel by road. She stressed that governments everywhere recognize the importance of road transport unions.

Uwaegbute said the initiative is not about campaigning but about bringing transport workers together to voice their concerns. She said they have visited five parks since last week and have been listening to complaints. Among the concerns raised by union members, the top priority is the need for a sector-based Bank of Transportation, similar to what exists in Agriculture and Industry.

This has been identified as a key demand. She stressed that transport workers need a place where they can access loans to grow their businesses.

She also said the programme focuses on eye health because it matters most to drivers. Some drivers cannot drive at night, and others cannot read anymore. She thanked union leaders for their support, including the NURTW chairman who came despite a family emergency.

Engineer Musa Saidu, FCT Chairman of the Road Transport Employers Association of Nigeria (RTEAN), commended the initiative and urged drivers to take advantage of the free eye screening. “Eye is life. Without eyes, most of us are finished. All three unions; NURTW, RTEAN, and NARTO stand behind this programme,” he said.

Officer Agabus Ndubuisi of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) warned drivers that a large number of road accidents in Nigeria are linked to drug use. He advised against excessive consumption of kolanut, alcohol, and coffee, and urged drivers to stay away from illicit substances such as tramadol and codeine. He also called on parents to monitor their children, noting that rehabilitation for drug addiction is costly.

In addition to health services, the initiative addressed the financial needs of transport workers. Dr. Femi Yeye of the Transporters Cooperative Society explained that drivers can join the cooperative to access loans for vehicle purchases, repairs, and emergencies with no collateral required. He said the cooperative is fully digitalised, allowing members to track their savings and loan eligibility on their phones. “When you save, you get an alert, and you can see how much loan you qualify for—up to twice what you have saved,” he said.

The initiative will continue visiting parks across the FCT, with plans to reach all 36 states..

About Transporters for Tinubu 2027
Transporters for Tinubu 2027 is a support group committed to mobilizing the transport community in support of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s re-election, while advocating for the welfare, safety, and development of transport workers across Nigeria.