By James Ezema
Operators of Bus Rapid Transit, BRT, scheme in Lagos State, Lagos First BRT Cooperative Society Limited, have begun a one-year continuous training programme for its workforce, including management staff, bus pilots and officers as well as support staff.

According to a statement by the cooperative’s chief operating officer, Mr. Korede Adeyemi, the training which began this month lasts till September 2011.

He revealed that the training is aimed at ensuring increased productivity, better service delivery, transparency and capacity, building to meet the general yearnings of Lagosians.

Adeyemi said: “To enhance sustainability and improved service delivery, the training will be undertaken on a continuous basis.”