From Olukayode Idowu
The Nigeria Automobile Design and Development Council said it will support Yobe state government in the development of its Modern Trailer Transit Camp in Potiskum.
A statement by the spokesman to Yobe State Governor Mai-Mala Buni said this was disclosed by the Director-General Nigeria Automobile Design and Development Council, Mr. Jailani Aliyu on Thursday during a courtesy visit on the Governor.
He said the council would establish an automotive training centre in Potiskum to complement the efforts of the state government.
Jailani said: “Your Excellency you have done great by establishing the Trailer Park, the proposed training centre would best be put to use at the Trailer Park.”
Buni thanked the Council for showing interest in the project and willingness to assist the state government in the development of the Trailer Park.
He said “Potiskum has over 8,000 truck owners, it has the largest cattle market in West Africa so the business of trucks is very huge and the need for the automotive training center at the Trailer Park in Potiskum is the best thing to do.”
He assured of the cooperation of the state government to execute the project.
He said the Trailer Park when completed would provide 5,000 direct jobs to the people of the people of the state.