President Bola Tinubu has extended the Yuletide free train service for Nigerians until Sunday, January 7, 2024.

The extension aims to assist those who are yet to return from their trips.

The announcement was made by the Minister of Transportation, Said Ahmed Alkali in a statement on January 4.

Recall that the free train service was initially implemented by the federal government to alleviate the financial burden of public transportation during the Christmas and New Year holidays.

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The 50 per cent fare bonanza on road transportation was earlier pegged to last from December 21, 2023, to January 4.

Meanwhile, Alkali said:

“While over 163,000 Nigerians benefited from the successful first leg of the yuletide initiative, President Tinubu, in further demonstration of his care for the welfare of Nigerians, directed that the free train service should be made available for extra 3 days to allow more Nigerians to take the advantage.

“The public is advised to note that this extension applies to all three routes currently being serviced by the Nigerian Railway Corporation as follows: Lagos – Ibadan; Warri -Itakpe; Abuja – Kaduna.

“It is hoped that Nigerians who are interested in travelling by rail will take full advantage of this unique opportunity aimed at enhancing people’s welfare.”