The Plateau State Commissioner for Youth and Sports, Comrade Prince Miaphen, has distributed free fuel to more than 200 commercial tricycle operators across the state as part of efforts to support grassroots businesses.
The intervention was designed to ease the operational costs of Keke NAPEP operators, who play a significant role in the state’s informal transportation sector.
Speaking during the distribution exercise, Miaphen urged the beneficiaries to remain responsible citizens, promote peaceful coexistence and support government initiatives at all levels.
He said supporting hardworking citizens and creating opportunities for grassroots engagement were important to building a stronger and more prosperous Plateau State.
The commissioner also used the occasion to call for sustained political participation, urging the operators to support the re-election of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Plateau State Governor, Caleb Mutfwang, ahead of the 2027 general elections.
“Supporting hardworking citizens and creating opportunities for grassroots engagement remain important parts of building a stronger and more prosperous Plateau,” Miaphen said.
The exercise, according to the commissioner, was aimed at demonstrating support for commercial transport operators and easing some of the financial pressures associated with their daily business activities.
