YELITUDE: President Tinubu Approves free Train Ride

Oru Leonard 

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu of Nigeria, has approved free train services with effect from today Thursday, December 21, 2023.

A press release made available to News Dot Africa and signed by the the Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC), management reads in full:

“In line with Mr. President’s directive, the General Public may note that the Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) will commence free train service on its entire Passengers’ services from Thursday 21st
December 2023 to Thursday 4th January 2024, both days inclusive.

“Passengers are advised to obtain their free tickets via the online e-ticketing platforms only. Tickets will not be issued at any of the Corporation’s Train Stations.

“Please note that no commuter will be allowed to board the train without a ticket.

“We enjoined commuters to be orderly, obey security personnel and the laid down boarding instructions of the NRC and those of its officials while at the station and on-board the trains.

“We wish all our esteemed customers a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year in advance.”

However no date was set to for expiration of the free train services.