President Tinubu has approved a 50% discount on road transport travel across the country from December 21, 2023, to Jan 4, 2024.
The Minister of Solid Mineral Development, Dele Alake disclosed this to newsmen at the state house.
He explained that the action is part of President Tinubu’s initiatives aimed at easing the lives of Nigerians, particularly during the festive season.
Alake, who serves as the chairman, provided details alongside three other members of the Inter-ministerial Committee on Presidential Intervention.
The committee included Alhaji Mohammed Idris, the Minister of Information and National Orientation; Saidu Alkali, the Minister of Transportation; and Bayo Onanuga, the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy.
He specified that this initiative is particularly targeted at the masses intending to travel and reunite with their loved ones during the festive season. Furthermore, the approved rebate will be applicable between Thursday, December 21, and January 4, 2024.
He said,