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Amana Rides
Owns and operates the commercial fleet through a private, investor-funded company model.
About Amana Rides
A Sokoto company investing in local mobility.
Amana Rides is a privately operated transportation and delivery company with its own fleet and a locally recruited driver workforce.
Company profile
Transport, delivery and job creation.
Led by Managing Director Dr. Shadi Sabeh, Amana Rides acquired buses, tricycles, motorcycles and delivery bikes to expand transport choices, support lower fares and create work for people in Sokoto.
The company also describes its model as an investment platform funded through investors’ capital contributions.
- Based
- Shiyar Nufawa, Sokoto North Local Government Area.
- Fleet
- Buses, tricycles, motorcycles and delivery bikes.
- Offer
- Ride sharing and parcel delivery booked through mobile apps.
4commercial vehicle types in the fleet
2core services: transport and delivery
3training partners named at commissioning
Government relationship
Commissioned by the state, owned by the company.
The public record distinguishes government support from ownership. The Sokoto State Deputy Governor commissioned the fleet and commended the company’s investment, but Amana Rides acquired and operates the vehicles.
SG
Sokoto State Government
The Deputy Governor commissioned the fleet and praised its transport and employment impact.
DR
Local drivers
Recruited to operate company vehicles and serve passenger and delivery customers.
Driver preparation
Training built around road safety and conduct.
According to the Sokoto State Government’s commissioning report, Amana drivers received training from these organisations and community leaders.
FR
Federal Road Safety Corps
Road safety and professional driving preparation.
ND
NDLEA
Drug awareness and responsible conduct for commercial drivers.
IS
Islamic scholars
Community values, integrity and respectful passenger service.