Nigeria: FCTA, Bus Drivers Clash Over Loading Points

14 January 2013

Abuja — THE Federal Capital Territory Administration, FCTA, and transporters operating at the nation's capital, Abuja, are at loggerheads over the refusal of the FCTA to allow owners and drivers of Mini-Bus Town Service bring commuters into the city centre.

Meanwhile the Commercial Drivers under the umbrella of Self Employed Commercial Drivers Association, SECDA, have planned to stage a peaceful demonstration to the National Assembly and office of the Minister of FCT tomorrow to find out whether the new transport policy had the approval of the lawmakers and the minister.

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