To allow more Nigerians who are yet to return to their stations to enjoy the benefit of the free transport during the yuletide, President Bola Tinubu has approved the extension of free train service till Sunday January 7, 2024 .
Recall that 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.
According to a press statement on Thursday signed by Senator Said Ahmed Alkali, Minister of Transportation, 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 public is advised to note that the extension applies to all three routes currently being serviced by the Nigerian Railway Corporation as follows: Lagos – Ibadan, Warri –Itakpe and Abuja – Kaduna.
“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,” Alkali added.
