The Federal Government has announced a free train ride for any Nigerian wishing to travel to celebrate the Christmas.
Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, made the announcement on Monday while briefing journalists on the outcome of the Federal Executive Council, FEC, meeting.
He noted that the free train ride will commence from 20th December, 2024, and end on 5th January, 2025.
On the 2025 budget, the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun disclosed that the cabinet also deliberated extensively on the Appropriation Bill.
He expressed confidence that the budget will boost private sector participation in the national economy.
The Minister of Information confirmed that this FEC is the last meeting for the year, and that FEC will be on recess from 18 of December until 6th of January 2025.
According to Idris, Nigerians can access the train rides on all the routes where train services are currently being rendered.
