Easter holiday makers have again been offered free ride to Osun State, as the state government on Wednesday said its free train would move from Lagos to the state capital, Osogbo.
According to the Ministry of Industries, Commerce, Cooperatives and Empowerment, the train would move from the Iddo Terminus of the Nigeria Railway Corporation, Ebute Metta Lagos on Friday April 14th.
While urging holiday makers to take full advantage of the offer, the ministry said the train would return to Lagos on Monday April 17.
The statement said the gesture is in line with the Rauf Aregbesola-led government’s commitment to citizens’ welfare, noting that the government shouldered the responsibility to ease movements of the people during period of the festivity.
The Government therefore enjoined indigenes of the state to maximise the advantage the free train ride offers them to visit home and enjoy the celebration.
The statement said, “Free train ride as introduced by the Aregbesola government about six years ago is aimed at facilitating the easy movement of the citizenry wherever they are.
“And this programme takes care of both Muslims and Christians whenever it is the time for their festivals. Since its commencement, we can say confidently that it has been a boost to the economy of the state.” the statement said.
Holiday makers who are to enjoy the offer include enroute Osun through Lagos, Ogun and Oyo States.