AGS NEWS – President Bola Tinubu has announced an extension of free train rides on the Abuja Rail Mass Transit, also known as the Metro Rail, until the end of the year.

Initially, FCT Minister Nyesom Wike had declared a two-month period of free train rides to alleviate commuting costs for residents of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT).

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However, during the inauguration of the Abuja Metro Rail’s operations on Wednesday, May 29, Tinubu extended this period to six months.

He stated, “Our dear landlord and his team, I heard you saying two months free ride. I appeal to you to make it till the end of the year. Since today you’re not going to charge me, that will give the people hope and reasons to celebrate.”