The Federal Government of Nigeria has expanded the list of motor parks eligible for the 50 per cent rebate on interstate transport fares. The move is part of the government’s efforts to ease the financial burden on travelers during the festive season.
Eighteen additional motor parks across various states have been included in the initiative, allowing more Nigerians to benefit from reduced transport costs.
The updated list of motor parks includes prominent locations in Lagos, Abuja, Onitsha, Abia, Kano, Jos, Enugu, Uyo, Gombe, Port Harcourt, Sokoto, and Owerri. This information was made available through an official statement posted on the Office of Special Adviser on Social Media to President Bola Tinubu’s official X (formerly Twitter) handle.
The 50 per cent rebate scheme was initially announced on December 20, 2023, covering interstate travels and offering free commuter rides on all rail lines across the country from December 21, 2023, to January 4, 2024. Approved transport firms such as GIG (God is Good) Motors, Chisco Transport, Young Shall Grow, God Bless Ezenwata, and Area Motor were designated to implement the scheme.
The additional motor parks now participating in the initiative are as follows:
• Oshodi Terminal 3, Lagos State
• Jabi Park, Abuja
• Umugo Park (along Port Harcourt Road), Onitsha
• Abia Polytechnic, Aba
• Balmary Park, Ring Road/Maiduguri Bypass, Hotoro, Kano
• Mando Park (Lagos route), Kaduna
• Television Garage (Eastern route), Kaduna
• Gadabiu Luxury Park, Jos
• Old Park, Enugu
• Somachi Park, Owerri
• Olu Obasanjo Ezenwata Park, Port Harcourt
• Sokoto Central Park, Sokoto
• Gombe Central Park, Gombe
• Heavy Duty Park, Zakibiam
• The Young Shall Grow Park, Uyo
• The Young Shall Grow Park (No.17 Monsignor Akpan Avenue), Uyo
• Mbak Itam Itu, Akwa Ibom
• Gombe Line Park, Opposite Government House, Gombe
However, a recent field survey conducted by NATIONAL ECONOMY correspondent revealed that some terminals of approved transport companies were not fully implementing the presidential directive. Instances were reported where selected motor parks continued to charge the full transport fare for interstate travels
