FCTA set to construct bicycle lanes in Abuja

In order to further the mitigation of climate change and for the comfort of cyclists, the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has stated that it will support the development of bicycle lanes in the provision of the arterial and district infrastructures across the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja.

Olusade Adesola, the Permanent Secretary of the FCT, provided the guarantee in Abuja at the start of the 2023 World Bicycle Day, which has as its theme: "Cycling - A Better Way To Enjoy the City."

The development of bicycle lanes originally planned in the Abuja master plan, according to Adesola, would be given attention by the FCT Administration since it will significantly further the fight against climate change by lowering emissions. According to him, cycling is a very fun sport, and inhabitants would be urged to adopt the FCT's transportation culture.

His words: “Cycling can be very intensive as a competitive sport or even for pleasure that you ride to the right and to the left in a very pleasant manner. The benefit of cycling is enormous because it can improve heartbeat and strengthen the limbs, because of the walkout involved. It is a form of exercise that needs to be promoted.”

Adesola applauded the Indian High Commission for consistently helping Nigerians organize the celebration of World Bicycle Day, which was established by a United Nations (UN) declaration.

The World Bicycle Day, which is observed annually on June 3, was organized with help from the Indian High Commission for the previous five years, said Shri G. Balasubramanian, who also spoke at the occasion. Additionally present at the ceremony was a representative of the Corps Marshall of the Federal Roads Safety Corps (FRSC).

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