Nigeria: Ekiti to Cut Transport Fare By 50 Percent, Rolls Out 15 CNG Buses
[Premium Times] Governor Biodun Oyebanji says the deployment of the buses, which coincided with the nation's Independence Day and the 30th anniversary of the state's creation, marks a major step in the government's move to reduce transport costs for the people, in line with President Bola Tinubu's directives.
Nigerian Governor Biodun Oyebanji has announced plans to slash transport fares by 50 percent across Ekiti State, coinciding with the nation's Independence Day and the state's 30th anniversary. This move aligns with President Bola Tinubu's directive to reduce transportation costs for citizens. The Ekiti State Government has procured 15 Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) buses from the federal government to facilitate this transition.
Governor Oyebanji unveiled the fleet at the Ekiti State Transportation Agency in Ado Ekiti, expressing gratitude to President Tinubu for the intervention. The governor emphasized that these CNG buses will significantly alleviate the financial burden of transportation on residents, urging the drivers' union to ensure these benefits reach commuters.
The fleet will initially serve routes from Ado Ekiti to major cities including Lagos, Ibadan, Onitsha, and Abuja, aiming to provide more affordable and reliable interstate transportation.
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