Peter Obi lauds Tinubu’s transportation intervention, calls for adequate implementation 

The Labour Party, LP, 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi, on Friday praised President Bola Tinubu over the move of his administration to cut the price of interstate transportation by 50 per cent.

He pointed out that the intervention would help the masses especially at this crucial time in the Nigerian economy when inflation has surged to a record level.

Obi, in a post on X, formerly Twitter, however highlighted the need for proper implementation of the intervention by the Tinubu-led administration.

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?”