Amazing Fact: Over 163,000 Nigerians Benefit From Federal Government’s Year-End Transportation Rebate (Details)

The Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dele Alake, announced on Monday that approximately 163,878 Nigerians have taken advantage of the transportation rebate introduced by the Federal Government in December 2023. The program, which includes free train transportation and a 50% subsidy on transport fares for selected routes, was implemented on December 19….CONTINUE READING

Chairing the Committee overseeing the end-of-the-year transportation subsidy, Minister Alake revealed that between December 21 and 31, 2023, the Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) transported 71,000 passengers. Buses affiliated with the Association of Luxury Bus Owners of Nigeria (ALBON) carried 77,122 travelers, with an additional 652 bus trips originating from Oshodi Interchange in Lagos, serving 15,766 passengers.

Acknowledging the success of the program, Minister Alake mentioned the committee’s efforts in expanding routes and collaborating with various stakeholders, including the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW), state-owned transport companies, and the Private Transport Operators Association (PTONA).

Minister Alake urged the cooperation of bus companies in managing the return of passengers from their respective locations until January 4, emphasizing that the program remains ongoing.

The statement highlighted the significant impact of the program, stating, “Between December 21 and December 31, 2023, figures available show that the NRC conveyed 71,000 passengers, while buses operating under the auspices of ALBON carried 77,122 passengers, and 652 bus trips originating travels from Oshodi Interchange in Lagos carried 15,766. This means no fewer than 163,878 passengers benefitted in the first 10 days of the program.”