Kwara gov deploys free buses to ease commuters’ movement amid fuel price hike

Kwara State Governor, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, has ordered the immediate deployment of free buses across various parts of the state capital to help commuters navigate the metropolis more easily.

This move, announced in a press release on Wednesday, is aimed at providing relief to residents, particularly those attending the ongoing SUBEB job placement interviews.

“The buses are to take people to the most central destinations free of charge. We hope that persons attending the SUBEB job placement interviews would find this helpful, particularly in the metropolis,” the statement read.

Governor AbdulRazaq also addressed the recent increase in fuel prices, urging transporters and the general public to remain patient while the government reviews the situation. He emphasized that the welfare of the people is a top priority for his administration.

“The inconveniences are regretted, and we are confident that things will ease as soon as possible,” the statement concluded.

The intervention is part of efforts by the Kwara State Government to mitigate the impact of the fuel price hike on the daily lives of residents.