Global site navigation

Local editions

BREAKING: Jubilation as Tinubu Takes First Ride in Abuja Metro Rail, Makes Major Announcement
Nigeria

BREAKING: Jubilation as Tinubu Takes First Ride in Abuja Metro Rail, Makes Major Announcement

by  Ridwan Adeola 2 min read
  • President Bola Ahmed Tinubu was at the Abuja metro station for the presidential flag-off of the commercial operation of Abuja light rail on Wednesday, May 29
  • The flag-off was among the activities mapped out to mark the first anniversary of President Tinubu in office
  • Legit.ng reported that the Abuja metro station was commissioned in 2018 by President Muhammadu Buhari

PAY ATTENTION: Follow our WhatsApp channel to never miss out on the news that matters to you!

Legit.ng journalist Ridwan Adeola Yusuf has over 9 years of experience covering public journalism.

FCT, Abuja - President Bola Tinubu and vice president Kashim Shettima have taken the first ride in the Abuja metro rail.

As reported by The Nation, the Nigerian leaders took the ride to mark the launch of commercial operations.

Abuja metro rail line: Tinubu and Shettima take first ride
President Tinubu flagged off the Abuja light rail at the metro station on Wednesday, May 29. Photo credits: @elitecsolutions, @officialABAT
Source: Twitter

President Tinubu inaugurated the Abuja light rail on Wednesday, May 29.

Read also

Jubilation as Tinubu announces extension of free train ride, details emerge

PAY ATTENTION: Follow us on Instagram - get the most important news directly in your favourite app!

Tinubu extends free rides to end of 2024

Meanwhile, President Tinubu has approved the extension of free rides on the Abuja metro rail to the end of 2024.

Tinubu gave the approval when he flagged off the metro rail operations.

The president said the gesture will “give the people hope and reason to celebrate”.

Last Thursday, May 23, Nyesom Wike, minister of the federal capital territory (FCT), said the Abuja light rail would offer free rides for two months.

Wike said the free rides would commence on Tuesday, May 28, adding that it is part of the president’s renewed hope agenda for residents of the FCT.

Former President Muhammadu Buhari inaugurated the rail line on July 12, 2018.

However, it packed up shortly after, due to vandalism.

Read also

'One More Anthem to Learn, and It Isn't Nigeria’s'", Nigerians React to New Anthem

Some days after his inauguration as minister, Wike promised to fund the rail line’s rehabilitation contract.

Tinubu approves N5.9b for Abuja light rail roads

Earlier, Legit.ng reported that Wike said the federal executive council (FEC) approved N5.9 billion for the construction of access roads for the Abuja light rail system.

Wike disclosed that President Tinubu set a timeline for the completion of the Abuja light rail project.

He stated this while addressing state house correspondents after the council's meeting, emphasising the importance of preparing the access roads to the railway station.

PAY ATTENTION: Unlock the best of Legit.ng on Pinterest! Subscribe now and get your daily inspiration!

Source: Legit.ng

Authors:
Ridwan Adeola avatar

Ridwan Adeola (Current Affairs Editor) Ridwan Adeola Yusuf is a content creator with more than nine years of experience, He is also a Current Affairs Editor at Legit.ng. He holds a Higher National Diploma in Mass Communication from the Polytechnic Ibadan, Oyo State (2014). Ridwan previously worked at Africa Check, contributing to fact-checking research works within the organisation. He is an active member of the Academic Excellence Initiative (AEI). In March 2024, Ridwan completed the full Google News Initiative Lab workshop and his effort was recognised with a Certificate of Completion. Email: ridwan.adeola@corp.legit.ng.

Tags:
Hot: