President Bola Tinubu has approved the extension of the Yuletide free train service till January 7.
The extension, according to him, would enable more Nigerians to return to their stations and enjoy the benefit.
A statement yesterday in Abuja by Transportation Minister Said Ahmed Alkali announced the extension.
The Federal Government had announced a free train service on all serviced routes and 50 per cent rebate on road transportation from December 21, 2023 till yesterday on specific routes to reduce the burden of high cost of public transportation during the just-concluded Christmas and New Year holidays.
The statement said: “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 three days to allow more Nigerians to take advantage of this this unique opportunity aimed at cushioning the plight of indigent Nigerians.
“The public is advised to note that this extension applies to all three routes currently being serviced by the Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) as follows: 1. Lagos – Ibadan; 2. Warri – Itakpe; and 3. Abuja – Kaduna,’’ he said.
It is hoped that passengers who are interested in plying these routes will take advantage of this unique opportunity which is aimed at cushioning the plight of indigent Nigerians.
