President Bola Tinubu has authorised free prepare rides throughout Nigeria from December 20, 2024, to January 5, 2025, to assist scale back transportation prices in the course of the Christmas and New Yr holidays. This announcement was made by the Minister of Info and Nationwide Orientation, Mohammed Idris, throughout a press briefing in Abuja.

Idris emphasised, “As we did final yr, there might be free prepare providers obtainable to all Nigerians from December 20 till January 5. This initiative is nationwide and goals to help residents in the course of the festive season.”

He additional defined, “This choice is according to the President’s dedication to alleviate transportation prices, particularly for essentially the most susceptible teams in our society. It continues the custom established within the earlier yr and through current Sallah celebrations. The President has reaffirmed his help for this measure this yr.”

The free prepare service is predicted to profit numerous Nigerians travelling in the course of the holidays, making it simpler for households and mates to attach with out the burden of excessive journey prices.