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FG Announce Free Train Ride For Nigerians To Celebrate The Yuletide | SEE DATES

Faith Ukanwa

Dec 24, 2021

The Federal Government has declared free train rides for citizens from December 24, 2021 to January 4, 2022.

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Managing Director, Nigeria Railway Corporation, Fidet Okhiria, disclosed this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria on Friday in Abuja.

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

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"This is to help ease the cost of transportation and enable citizens move easily enjoy the festive period.

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"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.

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

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He also reiterated the federal government's commitment to ensuring the safety of passengers and trains during the period.

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