Jubilation as Nigerian Governor Approves Free Rides For Residents

Residents of Edo state have something to rejoice and shout about following the approval of free transportation in the state Governor Monday Okpebholo has announced that the Edo City Transport Service will offer free transportation to residents across the state The Chief Press Secretary to the governor, Fred Itua, said the free bus service will cover Benin metropolis and the three Senatorial He made this known in a statement issued on Tuesday, November 26, adding that the free bus ride was part of the Okpebholo administration’s plan to entrench his policy According to the statement, the free transportation scheme will cover Ekpoma, Iruekpen, Irrua, Uromi, and other places in Edo Central. The free transportation services will also cover Agbede, Auchi, Okpella, Fugar, and other parts of Edo North. 

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