Nigerians to get free train rides from December 24 to January 4

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BY MAYOWA SAMUEL

The Federal Government has declared that it will be offering free train rides to Nigerians from December 24 to January 4 to celebrate the yuletide season.

Managing Director of the Nigeria Railway Cooperation, Fidet Okhiria, said this during an interview on Friday.

According to Okhiria, this gesture is aimed at helping to ease the movement of Nigerians as well as ease the cost of transportation during the period.

The NRC boss therefore urged passengers to get their tickets from appropriate quarters at no cost in order to gain access to the trains while ensuring that they observe Covid-19 protocols.

Okhiria said, ”The decision which was made in collaboration with the Ministry of Transportation, is to ease movement of citizens during the yuletide.

”This is to help ease the cost of transportation and enable citizens move easily enjoy the festive period. Passengers are however advised to ensure they obtain their tickets from appropriate quarters at no cost, to enable them gain access and enter the trains.

“All passengers are also enjoined to observe and obey COVID-19 rules by wearing of face mask, washing and sanitising of hands. “

He reiterated government’s resolve to ensure the safety of passengers and trains during the period.

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