x

COVID-19: NRC shuts down Lagos-Ogun Mass Transit Train Services

The Lagos Railway District Manager, Mr Jerry Oche, told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Lagos that the new development had become imperative to contain the further spread of COVID-19 in the state and the country.

NAN reports that the NRC on March 21, announced the suspension of passengers’ train services in the country with effect from Monday before it was later set aside in another statement same day.

“We are shutting down today. So, there is not going to be evening train operations until further notice.

“We are shutting down to curb the spread of COVID-19. The closure is going to be indefinite until further directives from the government.

“We carry a lot of people at ones and this continued operations might aid the spread of the virus.

“We think it is only wise to shutdown. COVID-19 is not a respecter of persons.

“All we can do is to protect ourselves. We know that people need to go around to make ends meet but again, only the living can do that,” Oche said.

He urged commuters to obey the government on stay-at-home order.

The NRC manager said that further information on the train services would be made available in due cause.

NAN reports that the corporation, which runs two trains in the morning and in evening daily, continued operations on Wednesday morning.

Hot this week

Editors Urge Government To Create Safe, Enabling Environment For Journalists

· Ask security agents to find missing Vanguard journalist As...

EXCLUSIVE: Buhari orders probe of Isa Funtua, AMCON over keystone and Etisalat

Following the controversy generated by the leading opposition party,...

6 Signs your boyfriend thinks you are ugly -Take note of No. 2

They say there are three kinds of people; the...

2023: South-East, Middle Belt Forum Endorses Peter Obi

The South-East and Middle Belt Forum has endorsed the...

Don’t test my resolve- Gov Eno warns A’Ibom youth leaders

By Ogenyi Ogenyi, Uyo Governor Umo Eno has warned those...

Alia Hits The Over Drive, Hires Labaran Maku-2027 Coalition Leader As Media Consultant

By Joe Ngbede Benue State Governor Hyacinth Alia has once...

Defamation Case: Suspended Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan to Appear in Court Tuesday

Suspended Senator representing Kogi Central, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, is expected...

Nigerian Stock Market Gains N3.9 Trillion in May Despite Global Uncertainty

Investors in the Nigerian stock market recorded a remarkable...

Mokwa Flood: Death Toll Rises to 153 – NSEMA Confirms

The Niger State Emergency Management Agency (NSEMA) has confirmed...

Dhul Hijja: FCT Pilgrims Admonished To Deepen Worship During Sacred Days

By Joyce Remi-Babayeju Pilgrims from the Federal Capital Territory (FCT)...

Education Secretariat Absorbs FCT Schools From Religious Indoctrination

By Joyce Remi-Babayeju The Federal Capital Territory, Education Secretariat of...
spot_img

Related Articles

Popular Categories

spot_imgspot_img