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Tinubu approves extension of free ride on Abuja Metro Rail till December

Aminu Imam
Abuja light rail

…Inaugurates scheme President Bola Tinubu has approved the extension of free train rides on the Abuja Rail Mass Transit, also called the Metro Rail, in tge Federal Capital Territory (FCT) for the next six months until the end of the year. The President gave the approval during his address at the inauguration of the commencement of operations of the Abuja Metro Rail in Abuja, yesterday. Recall that the FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, had earlier announced free train rides for two months, to ease the burden of commuting for residents of…

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Abuja metro rail to operate free for2months Wike

Aminu Imam
Wike Abuja light rail

Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, says the Abuja Light Rail will operate free for two months. Speaking yesterday, during the ongoing ministerial press briefing to mark the one-year performance of President Bola Tinubus administration, Wike said that the Abuja Light Rail would be commissioned by the President on Monday. He said that the free ride would commence on Tuesday after the inauguration on Monday, adding that this is part of Presidents ‘Renewed Hope’ agenda for the residents of the FCT and its environments. The FCT Minister…

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Tinubu to inaugurate Abuja Rail MassTransit Wike

Aminu Imam
Wike on Abuja light rail

Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has expressed satisfaction with the quality of work on the Abuja Rail Mass Transit system. Wike inspected the project ahead of its commercial operations launch by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Tinubu will inaugurate rail mass transit as part of the Federal Governments first-anniversary celebration. Wike, who inspected facilities and rode the train, making stops at the stadium, Idu, and airport stations along the route, stated that the project is ready for commercial operation, highlighting that the Presidents promise has been fulfilled.…

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