- By Halimah Olamide
The Federal Government on Thursday extended the free train ride to Sunday January 7.
In a statement personally issued the Minister of Transport, he said the directive came from President Bola Tinubu.
In the statement signed by Senator Said Ahmed Alkali, the
Minister, he said the extension was to allow more Nigerians who are yet to return to their stations enjoy the benefit.
The Federal Government announced a free train service on all serviced routes and 50% rebate on road transportation from December 21, 2023 to January 4th, 2024 on specific routes to reduce the burden of high cost of public transportation during the just concluded Christmas and new year holidays.
“While over 163,000 Nigerians benefited from successful first leg of the yuletide initiative, President Tinubu, in further demonstration of his care for the welfare of Nigerians, directed that the free train service should be made available for extra 3 days to allow more Nigerians to take the advantage,” the statement said
The public is advised to note that this extension applies to all three routes currently being serviced by the Nigerian Railway Corporation as follows:
“While over 163,000 Nigerians benefited from successful first leg of the yuletide initiative, President Tinubu, in further demonstration of his care for the welfare of Nigerians, directed that the free train service should be made available for extra 3 days to allow more Nigerians to take the advantage,” the statement said
The public is advised to note that this extension applies to all three routes currently being serviced by the Nigerian Railway Corporation as follows:
1. Lagos – Ibadan
2. Warri -Itakpe
3. Abuja – Kaduna
It added, “It is hoped that Nigerians who are interested in travelling by rail will take full advantage of this unique opportunity aimed at enhancing people’s welfare.”