The Federal Government has declared free train rides for citizens from December 24, 2021 to January 4, 2022.
Managing Director, Nigeria Railway Corporation (NRC), Mr. Fidet Okhiria, disclosed this in an interview with the NAN, on Friday, in Abuja.
“The decision which was made in collaboration with the Ministry of Transportation, is to ease movement of citizens during the Yuletide.
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“This is to help ease the cost of transportation and enable citizens move easily enjoy the festive period.
“This is to help ease the cost of transportation and enable citizens move easily enjoy the festive period.
“All passengers are also enjoined to observe and obey COVID-19 rules by wearing of face mask, washing and sanitising of hands.”
He also reiterated the federal government’s commitment to ensure the safety of passengers and trains during the period.