Edo Gov Approves Free Transportation For Residents

Monday Okpebholo, the governor of Edo State, has authorized the Edo City Transport Service to provide free bus services to the state’s citizens.

In a press statement on Tuesday issued by the Chief Press Secretary to the governor, Fred Itua, the initiative is part of the Okpebholo administration’s drive to entrench his policy direction.

The free bus service, according to the statement, will cover Benin metropolis and the three senatorial districts of the state (intra and intercity routes) and is part of the governor’s commitment to enhance the welfare of all Edo people.

The statement added, “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.

“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.”