President Bola Tinubu has authorized free transportation across the country in preparation for the Christmas celebration.
This was announced by the Minister of Information, Mohammed Idris, during a briefing with State House correspondents following Monday’s Federal Executive Council meeting, which was chaired by the President.
Idris stated that the Federal Government will begin offering free train services nationwide from December 20th to January 5th, 2025.
Additionally, he revealed that the Federal Government has renamed the University of Abuja to Yakubu Gowon University.
On the 2025 budget, the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun disclosed that the cabinet also deliberated extensively on the Appropriation Bill.
He expressed confidence that the budget will boost private sector participation in the national economy.
The Minister of Information confirmed that this FEC is the last meeting for the year, and that FEC will be on recess from 18 of December until 6th of January 2025.
