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 aimed at easing the transportation burden on Federal Civil Servants.
Speaking at the inauguration on Wednesday, September 9, 2026, the HCSF expressed appreciation to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for what he described as his commitment to the welfare of Nigerian workers.
He said the provision of 100 electric mass transit buses for civil servants was a practical demonstration of the administration’s determination to improve workers’ welfare, reduce transportation costs and create an enabling environment for enhanced productivity.
The HCSF disclosed that the pilot phase of the scheme would begin 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 of the pilot programme, stressing the need for urgency, transparency, innovation and accountability while eliminating unnecessary bureaucratic delays.
Abel also expressed appreciation to the Director-General of the National Automotive Design and Development Council (NADDC), Otunba Oluwemimo Osanipin, and his management team for their collaboration.
He expressed confidence that the pilot phase would provide the practical experience needed to refine the scheme, facilitate the deployment of the remaining buses and ultimately establish a sustainable transportation model for workers across the Federal Public Service.
Under its Terms of Reference, the committee is expected to develop an implementation framework, identify suitable routes, establish a transparent enrolment and payment system, recommend affordable fares and ensure adequate safety, security and accessibility for all users, including persons living with disabilities.
The committee is chaired by the Permanent Secretary, Service Welfare Office, Dr Abdul Sule Garba, while Mr Nura Umar, representing the NADDC, serves as Co-Chairperson.
Other members are 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; and Mrs Bimbo Ayere, NADDC.
Mrs Chinyere Nwosu, CAO, EIR, serves as Member/Secretary.
Responding on behalf of the committee, Dr Abdul S. U. Garba thanked the HCSF for the confidence reposed in the members and assured him of their commitment to delivering on the mandate.
He pledged that the committee would work closely with relevant stakeholders to establish an efficient, safe, transparent and sustainable transportation system for Federal Civil Servants.
The electric buses were launched and commissioned on August 26, 2026, under the Renewed Hope Transit Programme. Their deployment for the pilot phase is expected to provide the foundation for the effective rollout of the remaining buses and the establishment of a sustainable staff transportation model across the Federal Public Service.