The Labour Party, LP, 2023 presidential candidate, Peter
Obi, on Friday commended President Bola Tinubu for the 50 per cent slash in the
price of interstate transportation fare.
Obi said the Tinubu government’s first-time intervention
intended to help the masses was a step in the right direction.
Posting on X, Obi said the major concern was after the
implementation of the policy.
He wrote: “I read the reports of the President’s approval of
a 50 per cent slash in the price of interstate transport fare for Nigerians
travelling during this Yuletide from Thursday 21, 2023 to January 4, 2024. The
news reports added that the President also approved free rides for commuters on
all train services within the period.
“If fully implemented, as reported, I consider this
first-time intervention of the government, intended to help the masses, a step
in the right direction.
“However, the major concern about such emergency measures is
what happens afterwards.
“The high cost of transportation and associated hardships
are all well known. The question this seasonal palliative raises is that of
what happens after the festive season.
“Is there a sustainable policy measure to cushion the masses
from the current high transportation costs? Even the current effort comes with
operational challenges.
“Millions of people have already traveled bearing the brunt
and huge costs of such travels. How will such people get their refunds or be
compensated?”
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