President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Thursday, travelled to Lagos State ahead of the Christmas and New Year festivities scheduled for December 25, 2023 and January 1, 2024, respectively.
Before leaving Aso Rock Villa, he approved a 50% reduction in the prices of inter-state transport fares for Nigerians travelling during the Yuletide.
The rebate commenced on Thursday, December 21, 2023, to end on January 4, 2024.
The President also approved free rides for commuters on all train services within the period.
The Minister of Solid Minerals Development and Chairman of the inter-ministerial committee on presidential intervention, Dele Alake, announced the administration’s gesture to State House Correspondents at the Aso Rock Villa on Wednesday.
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