Permanent Secretary of Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA), Mr Olusade Adesola, has revealed that steps would be taken to develop bicycle tracks within the Abuja metropolis.
Adesola made the revelation in a recent statement by the Director, Information and Communication FCT, Mr Muhammad Sule, in Abuja.
According to the statement, Adesola spoke during the opening of the 2023 World Bicycle Day in Abuja.
He revealed that bicycle tracks were already captured in the master plan of Abuja city and said: “We need to develop them.
“This move will deepen the campaign to reduce the effect of climate change, emissions will be reduced if cycling is encouraged.
“As a people, we need to imbibe the culture of riding bicycles, both as a sport, exercise and means of transportation.
“The benefits of cycling are enormous. It can improve heart health and strengthen the limbs,”
Adesola thanked the Indian High Commission in Nigeria for its consistent support towards the celebration of World Bicycle Day in the FCT.
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