Tinubu Declares Free Ride of Abuja Light Rail Until December

President Bola Tinubu has declared that commuters will be able to travel for free on the newly introduced Abuja Rail Transport System until December 31st.

This announcement came during the inauguration of the metro rail project in Abuja on Wednesday, coinciding with his one-year anniversary in office. Initially, FCT Minister Nysom Wike had stated during a ministerial press briefing that the Abuja light rail would offer complimentary rides for two months starting from Tuesday.

However, President Tinubu urged for an extension of the free rides until the year’s end, appealing to the minister to provide the people with an extended period of celebration. “Our esteemed landlord and his team, I understand you mentioned two months of complimentary rides. I implore you to extend it until the end of the year. Since today you won’t be charging me, this will instill hope and give the people a reason to rejoice,” President Tinubu remarked.