Yuletide: President Tinubu Approves Free Train Services for Nigerians

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved free train services for Nigerians during the festive season, from December 20th to January 5th, 2024.

The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, disclosed this to State House Correspondents after the Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting, presided over by President Bola Tinubu.

The minister stated that the initiative aligns with the President’s commitment to easing transportation costs for vulnerable Nigerians during the yuletide.

“The government is also happy to announce that, as we did last year, there will be free train service to all Nigerians from the 20th up until the 5th January.

“This is consistent with the President’s desire to cushion the effect of transportation on the most vulnerable Nigerians.”

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He added that the scheme was successfully implemented during the year 2023 Christmas and last year’s Eid il Kabir celebrations.

“This also happened in the last Christmas period and the Sallah period. And Mr. President has also approved that this year, from the 20th of December to the 5th of January, there will be free transport service nationwide.

“This continuation reflects the administration’s commitment to supporting Nigerians during key festive periods.”

The minister also announced that the Federal Executive Council will go on a Christmas break and resume on January 6, 2025.

The Minister further disclosed that the council commended President Tinubu for the stewardship of the state for the last year.

“Members of the Federal Executive Council also reiterated their commitment and support for his programmes and the leadership of Mr. President,” the Minister added.