By Nneka Nwogwugwu
The Osun government has assured continuous provision of free train ride system for the people of the state.
The State Commissioner For Commerce, Industry and Cooperatives, Dr Bode Olanipekun stated this on Tuesday while addressing beneficiaries of the free train, who were returning to Lagos at Osogbo terminus.
Olanipekun said that the state government would also continue to sponsor the free train service to ease the financial burden on Osun citizens, who wished to travel home to celebrate with families and loved ones during festive periods.
He said, “We will continue to invest in the free train service as part of our efforts to restore the lost glory of the rail transport service.
“Its provision is also in line with our economic resolve to ensure seamless transportation of agricultural produce, semi-finished and finished goods to neighbouring states.
“The essence of this initiative is also to demonstrate the administration’s commitment to people’s welfare.
“This initiative is another effort by the state government to lessen the financial burdens which some of the citizens of the used to experience during festive periods.
“We all know the rate of the expenditure of individuals during festive periods, hence, the need for this initiative,”the Commissioner said.
