The Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has reduced the fares of the state's public transportation system by 50%.
On Wednesday, the governor made this known in a video shared by his Senior Special Assistant, Jubril Gawat, on his Twitter handle.
The governor stated that the fare reduction was implemented to mitigate the effects of the country's fuel and naira scarcity.
"A 50% reduction in fares on all our BRT buses, LAGRIDE taxi scheme, First Mile and Last Mile buses, and Lagos Ferry Services," he stated. This will take effect tomorrow and last for seven days. We will issue more Cowrie Cards to allow more Lagosians to use our services.
“I have directed that food banks be set up in various parts of the State to cater for the vulnerable. We will distribute foodstuff to various communities.”