Wike had earlier announced that the FG will commence a two-month free ride service on the Abuja Light rail on Tuesday, May 28
By Kehinde Okeowo
Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Nyesom Wike has shifted the date for the commencement of commercial operations of the Abuja Rail Mass Transit System also known as the Abuja Light Rail.
Wike had earlier announced that the Federal Government will soon commence a two-month free ride service on the Abuja Light rail following its inauguration.
According to him, President Tinubu will commission the railway on Monday, May 27, and it will commence commercial operations to all commuters on Tuesday, May 28.
Wike said: “For those who are saying that the rail system had already been commissioned, don’t make a mistake. What was earlier commissioned was the building. What we want to commission on Monday is commercial operations.
“If you are going to the airport, from here to airport is 20 minutes. Seeing is believing. Go on Tuesday. We are going to allow for free rides for two months. You know, Mr. President, he can even say extend it to six months just to reduce the pain of our people. That is renewed hope agenda. When you say something, you do it.”
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However, the Federal Capital Territory Administration through its Director of Press, Tony Ogunleye, has now announced that the FG has shifted the flag off of the Abuja Light Rail to Democracy Day, Wednesday, May 29.
He also said the commissioning will be handled by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu at 1:00 pm.
The statement further read: “The flag-off ceremony was earlier scheduled for Monday, 27th of May, 2024.
“This flag-off of the commencement of commercial operations is part of celebrations marking the first year anniversary of the administration of President Bola Tinubu.”
