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President Bola Tinubu’s 2023 Yuletide season transportation discount has been praised by the National Association of Nigerian Students.

The praise was offered by NANS President Mr. Pedro Obi in a statement released on Wednesday in Enugu, along with appreciation for Tinubu’s dedication to the welfare of Nigerians.

In order to facilitate travel for residents wishing to celebrate the holidays, the Federal Government, through Chairman of the Interministerial Committee on the Presidential Intervention on Public Transportation, Dele Alake, announced intentions to subsidise all luxury buses.

Obi stated that Tinubu’s action showed his dedication to the well-being of Nigerians and represented a proactive move to lessen the difficulties experienced by tourists.

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“Undoubtedly, this discount lessens the financial burden on many Nigerians, making it more feasible for them to celebrate and reunite with loved ones,” he stated.

NANS, which advocates for the welfare of students, appreciates this kind act, but we urge President Tinubu to think about sharing this generosity with students all around the country.

“NANS urges President Tinubu to further alleviate the burden by offering free transport for students who can be identified with their student identity cards, as we recognise the financial challenges faced by students, particularly during the holiday season.”

According to Obi, NANS is aware of how important it is to help Nigerian students pursue their academic goals and is convinced that offering students a similar transportation discount will greatly ease their financial difficulties.

He claimed that the students will be allowed to travel to their different homes without having to worry about unjustified financial burdens.

He declared, “NANS is steadfast in its commitment to fighting for the rights and welfare of Nigerian students and excitedly awaits more constructive initiatives that put the country’s youth and students’ welfare first.”

The Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Alake, stated that Tinubu’s acceptance of a 50% reduction in land transport rates will apply nationwide from December 21 to January 4, 2024, to accommodate the country’s Christmas and New Year celebrations.

In addition, Alake stated that during the same time frame, the president has authorised $0 train prices in every state in the Federation, emphasising that “this presidential initiative is to give succour to the masses.”

The transport minister, the transport unions, and the owners of luxury buses had worked out all the implementation’s logistics, the minister revealed while briefing reporters at the Presidential Villa in Abuja.