Yuletide: FG To Give Nigerians Free Train Services

The Bola Ahmed Tinubu-led federal government has announced a free train service for Nigerians wishing to travel during the Christmas and New Year festive period.

Naija News reports that the Minister of Information, Idris Mohammed, announced this on Monday following the conclusion of the Federal Executive Council meeting held at the Presidential Villa in Abuja.

According to the Minister, the free train service will operate from December 20, 2024, until January 5, 2025.

He stated that the initiative aims to alleviate transportation expenses during the Christmas and New Year festivities.

Recall that last year the federal government also initiated similar initiatives, including arrangements for luxury buses.

Meanwhile, Vice President Kashim Shettima has arrived Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport in Madina, Saudi Arabia

The Vice President was received on arrival by the Deputy Governor of Madina Abdulmohsen Bin Nayef Bin Hamed and Consule General of Jeddah, Ambassador Mu’azzam Nayaya and other Diplomatic officials in Nigerian Embassy in Saudi Arabia.

Shettima is in Madina to visit the Holy Mosque of the Prophet Muhammad and other Holy sites. The Vice President will also proceed to Makkah where he is expected to perform the Lesser Hajj.