The Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, Mr. Olumuyiwa Enitan Abel, has inaugurated a nine-member Pilot Implementation Committee for the Renewed Hope Mass Transit Bus Scheme for Federal Civil Servants.
The inauguration, held on Wednesday, marks a major step toward easing the transportation burden on workers in the Federal Public Service.
Speaking at the event, the HCSF expressed appreciation to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, for approving the provision of 100 electric mass transit buses for civil servants.
He described the initiative as “a practical demonstration of the President’s determination to improve workers’ welfare, reduce transportation costs and create an enabling environment for enhanced productivity.”
Abel, according to a statement by Mrs. Eno Olotu, Director, Press and Public Relations, also disclosed that the pilot phase will commence with 10 electric buses operating on selected routes, ahead of the full deployment of the 100 buses.
He charged the Committee to ensure a seamless take-off, stressing the need for urgency, transparency, innovation and accountability while eliminating unnecessary bureaucratic delays.
He also commended the Director-General of NADDC, Otunba Oluwemimo Osanipin, and his team for their collaboration, expressing confidence that the pilot would provide the experience needed to refine the scheme and establish a sustainable staff transportation model.
The Committee is expected to:
Develop the implementation framework
Identify suitable routes
Establish a transparent enrolment and payment system
Recommend affordable fares
Ensure safety, security and accessibility for all users, including persons living with disabilities
The Committee is chaired by Dr. Abdul Sule Garba, Permanent Secretary, Service Welfare Office.
Mr. Nura Umar, Representative of the National Automotive Design and Development Council (NADDC), serves as Co-Chairperson.
Other members include:
Arc. Joy Baderin, Director, IMD
Mr. Emmanuel Agodi, Deputy Director, EIR
Mr. Gbenga Olowoyo, Representative of JNPSNC
Mrs. Joke Onireti, NADDC
Mr. Bright Idehenre, Renewed Hope Infrastructure Development Fund
Mrs. Bimbo Ayere, NADDC
Mrs. Chinyere Nwosu, CAO, EIR – Member/Secretary
Responding on behalf of the Committee, Chairman Dr. Abdul S. U. Garba thanked the HCSF for the confidence reposed in them and pledged to work with all stakeholders to deliver an efficient, safe, transparent and sustainable transportation system for Federal Civil Servants.
The electric buses were launched and commissioned on 26 August 2026 under the Renewed Hope Transit Programme.
The pilot phase is expected to shape the effective deployment of the remaining buses across the Federal Public Service.