Abuja residents would be allowed to enjoy the light rail service for free till the end of the year, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has declared.
The president said on Wednesday that this is part of the dividends of democracy he promised Nigerians.
It’s also part of the Renewed Hope Agenda of the All Progressives Congress, APC, government under his watch, Tinubu said.
Tinubu made the pronouncement today in Abuja, the nation’s capital while commissioning the Abuja Light rail project as part of the activities to mark his one year in office.
He was sworn in exactly a year ago on May 29, 2023 to succeed Muhammadu Buhari.
The FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike had earlier announced that the free ride would last for two months.
President Tinubu however appealed to the minister to extend the bounty for another six months, to end in December.
Tinubu said, “Our dear landlord and his team had initially proposed two months of free rides.
“However, I appeal to extend this until the end of the year, providing the people with hope and reason to celebrate.”
The rail project had earlier being commissioned by former President Buhari but had not been functional due to vandalism by hoodlums.
Not a few residents in the nation’s capital said the rail will improve transportation in the city, and have welcome it.
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