The Federal Ministry of Transportation is urging Nigerians to consider bicycles as a viable alternative for commuting.
According to a report by Vanguard, Musa Ibrahim, the Director of Road Transport and Mass Transit Administration, conveyed this message during a stakeholders sensitization meeting in Abuja.
The main objective is to emphasize the significance of cycling in Nigeria, which is expected to result in a reduction in road accidents.
The stakeholders meeting aligns with the World Bicycle Day, which the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) designates annually on June 3. The Director explained that the World Bicycle Day celebrates the exceptional qualities of bicycles as a simple, affordable, reliable, clean, and environmentally friendly means of transportation that promotes environmental responsibility and good health. This year, the United Nations’ theme for the 2023 World Bicycle Day is ‘Riding Together for a Sustainable Future.’
The Director also highlighted that proponents advocate for bicycles to address various societal challenges, such as poverty eradication, fostering sustainable development, enhancing education, including physical education for children and young people, promoting good health, preventing diseases, and facilitating social inclusion.
