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Africa-Press – Nigeria. <\/strong><\/span>The Federal Government of Nigeria has declared free train rides for citizens from December 24 to January 4, 2022.<\/p>\n

Mr. Fidet Okhiria, Managing Director, Nigeria Railway Corporation (NRC), disclosed this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN)<\/p>\n

on Friday in Abuja.<\/p>\n

\u201dThe decision which was made in collaboration with the Ministry of Transportation is to ease movement of citizens during the yuletide.<\/p>\n

\u201dThis is to help ease the cost of transportation and enable citizens to easily enjoy the festive period.<\/p>\n

\u201dPassengers are, however, advised to ensure they obtain their tickets from appropriate quarters at no cost, to enable them gain access and enter the trains.<\/p>\n

\u201dAll passengers are also enjoined to observe and obey COVID-19 rules by weasanitizingce mask, washing and sanitizing of hands.\u201c<\/p>\n

He also reiterated the federal government\u2019s commitment to ensure the safety of passengers and trains during the period.<\/p>\n

For More News And Analysis About Nigeria<\/a> Follow Africa-Press<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Africa-Press – Nigeria. The Federal Government of Nigeria has declared free train rides for citizens from December 24 to January 4, 2022. 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