Governor Monday Okpebholo of Edo State has approved free bus services for the people of the state through the Edo City Transport Service.
The initiative, according to a statement on Tuesday issued by the Chief Press Secretary to the governor, Fred Itua, is part of the Okpebholo administration’s drive to entrench his policy direction.
The statement disclosed that free bus service will cover Benin metropolis and the three Senatorial Districts of the state (Intra and Intercity routes)
It further explained that the initiative is part of the governor’s commitment to enhance the welfare of all Edo people.
“The bus services will ease the transportation stress. Our people who plan to move around within the Benin metropolis and out will be able to do that without any extra financial burdens.
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“Edo Central, like Ekpoma, Iruekpen, Irrua, Uromi, and other places, are also part of the routes the free transportation services will cover.
“Edo North is fully captured. Agbede, Auchi, Okpella, Fugar, and other parts of Edo North are covered in the free transportation scheme of Governor Monday Okpebholo,” the statement added.
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