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Following the commissioning of the Abuja Light Rail on Monday, the 27th of May, 2024, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has disclosed that it will operate free for two months.
The minister made this disclosure on Thursday (today) during the ongoing Ministerial Sectoral Update to mark the first year in office of President Bola Tinubu's administration, held at the Radio House in Abuja.
The Minister had earlier stated that the President, Bola Tinubu, will commission the Metro rail project for commercial activities on Monday.
However, he urged residents to begin using the Metro rails from Tuesday, May 28th, adding that the goal was to aid residents' ease of commuting and that the President may extend the free train rides for up to six months.
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