BREAKING: Peter Obi Reacts After Tinubu Crashed T-Fare For Nigerians
Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has reacted after President Bola Tinubu crashed transport fare for Nigerians ahead of Christmas.
Obi expressed commendation for Tinubu’s decision to slash interstate transportation fare by 50% during the Yuletide season. Obi considered this government intervention as a positive step for the benefit of the masses.
In a post on X, Obi shared his thoughts on the matter, stating, “I read the reports of the President’s approval of a 50 per cent slash in the price of interstate transport fare for Nigerians travelling during this Yuletide from Thursday 21, 2023, to January 4, 2024. The news reports added that the President also approved free rides for commuters on all train services within the period.”
“If fully implemented, as reported, I consider this first-time intervention of the government, intended to help the masses, a step in the right direction.”
“The high cost of transportation and associated hardships are all well known. The question this seasonal palliative raises is that of what happens after the festive season.”
“Is there a sustainable policy measure to cushion the masses from the current high transportation costs? Even the current effort comes with operational challenges.”
“Millions of people have already traveled bearing the brunt and huge costs of such travels. How will such people get their refunds or be compensated?”
