Abia State Begins Operations at Umuahia Central Bus Terminal

The Abia State Government has officially announced the commencement of operations at the Umuahia Central Bus Terminal as part of efforts to improve transportation and urban mobility within the state.

The Commissioner for Transport, Dr. Chimezie Ukaegbu, disclosed this during a press briefing held at the newly completed terminal in Umuahia.

According to the Commissioner, the terminal has the capacity to accommodate all transport operators within Umuahia metropolis. He revealed that the state-owned Abia Green Shuttle buses have already commenced operations from the facility, while both informal and formal transport operators are expected to begin full operations at the terminal between May 23 and May 25, 2026.

Dr. Ukaegbu explained that the terminal is being managed through a public-private partnership arrangement aimed at ensuring sustainability and efficient operations. He added that transport operators have shown strong cooperation towards the successful takeoff of activities at the facility.

Speaking further on the state’s electric bus initiative, the Commissioner noted that additional routes would be introduced as more buses arrive in subsequent phases.

Also speaking, the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Transport, Barr. Olanma Jane Awa, announced that computerized vehicle testing centres have been established in Umuahia and Aba.

She stated that vehicle inspections at the centres are currently being carried out free of charge as part of the government’s efforts to promote road safety and efficient transportation services across the state.