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The Federal Government has announced a free train ride for any Nigerian wishing to travel to celebrate the Christmas festivities.
Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, made the announcement on Monday while briefing journalists on the outcome of the Federal Executive Council, FEC, meeting.
He noted that the free train ride will commence from 20th December, 2024, and end on 5th January, 2025.
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According to Idris, Nigerians can access the train rides on all the routes where train services are currently being rendered.
In a move perceived to reflects a respect for history, the Federal Executive Council, on Monday, sanctioned the renaming of the University of Abuja to Yakubu Gowon University. The decision serves as a tribute to General Yakubu Gowon, whose tenure as Nigeria’s military head of state continues to influence the country’s trajectory.
The name change is seen as a step towards commemorating the contributions of individuals who have played crucial roles in shaping modern Nigeria.
After the Federal Executive Council’s last meeting for 2024 at the Aso Rock Villa in Abuja, Mohammed Idris, the Minister of Information and National Orientation, briefed State House correspondents on the decision.
Idris said, “The third item is that there is also a decision taken by the Federal Executive Council to rename the University of Abuja to honour elder statesman, General Yakubu Gowon.
“The University of Abuja will, henceforth, be called Yakubu Gowon University.
