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Abia Governor Launches Free Christmas Transit, Electric Buses

Abia Governor Launches Free Christmas Transit, Electric Buses

Abia rolls out the first 20 electric buses with free urban transport for Christmas, aiming to expand its fleet to 100 while boosting tech and healthcare initiatives.

Abia State has announced free urban mass transit for the Christmas and New Year holiday period, coinciding with the rollout of its first batch of state-owned electric buses. Officials say the initiative positions Abia as the first Nigerian state to operate a government-backed electric bus transport system.

Commissioner for Information, Prince Okey Kanu, disclosed the details at a press conference in Umuahia, noting that 20 electric buses arrived in the state in November …