The federal government has granted free train fares across the country for Nigerians travelling to spend Christmas with their family.
Mohammed Idris, Minister of Information and National Orientation told state house correspondents during the federal executive council (FEC) meeting on Monday that free rides would begin on December 20.
Idris stated that the project attempts to mitigate the impact of transit expenditures, particularly for underprivileged Nigerians.
“As we did last year, there will be free train service to all Nigerians from December 20 up until January 5, free train service nationwide,” Idris said.
“This is consistent with the President’s desire to cushion the effect of transportation, especially to the most vulnerable Nigerians.
“Recall that this also happened in the last Christmas period and the Sallah period. And the President has also approved that this year.”
