2027: Tinubu support group to provide succour to drivers in 36 states and FCT

Ahead of the 2027 Polls, a Bola Tinubu support group has declared its intention to provide succour to all transport operators across the thirty-six states of the federation and the Federal Capital Territory.

Ther group after concluding its tour of. Abuja parks today with a grand finale held at the Nnamdi Azikwe International Airport Motor Park said its aim is to ensure safety of lives and well-being of all operators

The event, which began on February 26, 2026, marked the culmination of a comprehensive six-day exercise dedicated to the welfare and empowerment of transport workers across the Federal Capital Territory (FCT).

Speaking at the event on behalf of the Park Chairman, Prince Ola Amos, Mr. Aliu Abualdazeez addressed an enthusiastic gathering of drivers and park executives, highlighting the tangible benefits of the outreach.

He emphasized the initiative’s focus on addressing critical health and safety challenges faced by drivers on a daily basis.

“Today, we are witnessing a huge benefit to us,” Mr. Abualdazeez stated. “I know some of us have eyes problems. If you go to the hospital, you are going to spend money to check the eye and get an eyeglass. But what they are going to do for us today is to test our eyes and give us eyeglass for free. We are not paying for it.”

He elaborated on the specific advantages for drivers, noting, “The problem you are having driving at night when an oncoming vehicle puts light on your eyes, the eyeglass will defend that for you. If you cannot read small letters, you will get it. And if you cannot see far, you will get it.”

Mr. Abualdazeez also acknowledged the broader scope of the program, which included health management advice from the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) and crucial information on financial empowerment. He urged the beneficiaries to maintain the orderly conduct displayed during the exercise to ensure a swift return to their business activities, while hinting at future interventions regarding economic challenges.

The Programme Director, Mrs. Chinwe Uwagbuete, provided further context on the initiative, describing it as the brainchild of Prince Segun Obayendo, the National Coordinator of Transporters for Tinubu 2027. She praised the leadership and members of the airport motor park for their exemplary orderliness and cooperation.

Mrs. Uwagbuete explained that the initiative’s core objectives were to provide beneficiaries with access to free eye screening and eyeglasses, participate in drug abuse sensitization, and receive guidance on accessing loan opportunities through the Transporters Cooperative Society.

The event at the Nnamdi Azikwe International Airport Motor Park was the sixth and final stop in the FCT. The highly successful outreach program, which commenced on February 26, 2026, was previously flagged off at the Jabi Park Second Gate, followed by engagements at Zuba, Jabi Park First Gate, Dei Dei, and Nyanya.

Throughout the FCT tour, the initiative recorded a massive turnout of transport workers, with active participation from members of all major transport unions, including the Road Transport Employers Association of Nigeria (RTEAN), the Nigerian Association of Road Transport Owners (NARTO), and the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW).

Following the successful conclusion of the FCT leg, the Transporters for Tinubu 2027 has announced plans to extend the Drivers’ Care Initiative to all 36 states of the federation, reaffirming its commitment to the welfare of Nigerian transport workers nationwide.