Why Tinubu Approved Free Train Rides For Two Weeks — Minister

Abiola Olawale
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By Kolawole OjebisiĀ 

President Bola Tinubu has approved free train rides nationwide from December 20, 2024, to January 5, 2025.

This is as the Christmas and New Year celebrations inch closer. Speaking on the development to State House correspondents in Abuja on Monday, the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris said the Tinubu’s decision is part of measures to ease transportation costs during the festive season.

Idris explained, ā€œAs we did last year, there will be free train service to all Nigerians from December 20 up until January 5, free train service nationwide.

ā€œThis is consistent with the President’s desire to cushion the effect of transportation, especially to the most vulnerable Nigerians.

ā€œRecall that this also happened in the last Christmas period and the Sallah period. And the President has also approved that this year.ā€

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