The Federal Government has announced free train transportation for Nigerians during the Yuletide celebration.
The free train rides will commence from December 24 to January 4, 2022.
This was disclosed by Fidet Okhiria, the managing director of Nigeria Railway Corporation during an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria on Friday in Abuja.
According to Okhiria, he said ”The decision which was made in collaboration with the Ministry of Transportation, is to ease movement of citizens during the yuletide.
”This is to help ease the cost of transportation and enable citizens to move easily enjoy the festive period.
”Passengers are, however, advised to ensure they obtain their tickets from appropriate quarters at no cost, to enable them to gain access and enter the trains.
” All passengers are also enjoined to observe and obey COVID-19 rules by wearing of face mask, washing and sanitizing of hands. “
He also restated the federal government’s assurance to ensure the safety of passengers and trains during this time.
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