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Presidency Reveals Companies and Routes for 50% Transport Cost Reduction

By Daniel Edu

Bayo Onanuga, the Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Information and Strategy, has unveiled the list of companies collaborating with the Federal Government to implement the plan to reduce transportation costs for Nigerians during the festive season.

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, earlier this week, announced a 50% reduction in transport fares for interstate road travelers during Christmas and New Year, with the government covering half of the expenses. Additionally, he declared free nationwide train rides from December 21, 2023, to January 4, 2024.

In a social media post on Thursday, Onanuga disclosed the five transportation companies participating in the initiative: GIG (God is Good), Chisco Transport, Young Shall Grow, God Bless Ezenwata, and Area Motor.

The post read, “Participating companies in the FG’s plan to reduce the transport burden of travelling 5 million Nigerians:

1. GIG (God is Good)
2. Chisco Transport
3. Young Shall Grow
4. God Bless Ezenwata
5. Area Motor.”

Nigerian Railway Corporation Implements Free Train Services

Simultaneously, the Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) has announced the initiation of free train rides on all its passenger services, effective Thursday.

In a statement released on Wednesday night, the NRC affirmed its commitment to the President’s directive, offering complimentary train services for passengers from December 21, 2023, to January 4, 2024. The corporation encouraged passengers to obtain free tickets online, clarifying that tickets would not be issued at any of its train stations.

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