Tinubu approves free prepare rides for 2 weeks

President Bola Tinubu has permitted free prepare journey throughout the nation from December 20, 2024 to January 5, 2025.

The Minister of Data and Nationwide Steering, Muhammad Idris, informed reporters on the State Home in Abuja that this comes inside the framework of measures to cut back transportation prices through the Christmas and New 12 months celebrations.

Idris defined: “As we did final 12 months, there will probably be a free prepare service for all Nigerians from December 20 till January 5, and a nationwide free prepare service.

“That is in line with the President’s want to mitigate the affect of transportation, particularly for essentially the most weak Nigerians.

“Keep in mind, this additionally occurred over the last Christmas interval and Salah’s interval. The president additionally agreed to this this 12 months.”

Stephen Angbolu

With three years of expertise, Stephen, a correspondent for The PUNCH, has lined the presidency, politics, safety, migration and human trafficking in Nigeria.

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