The government of Osun has announced free train service to all travelers returning to the state from Lagos, Ogun, and Oyo axis, as well as free return ticket after the celebration.

The Commissioner for Industries, Commerce and Co-operatives, Mr Ismaila Jaiyeoba-Alagbada in a statement on Wednesday made this known in Osogbo.


According to him, the train will on Saturday, 24th of June,‎ 2017 convey people from the Ido Terminus, Lagos to the Nelson Mandela Freedom Park Station, Osogbo, while their return journey back to Lagos would take the same pattern on Tuesday the 27th June, 2017.

Jayeoba- Alagbada explained that the scheme, which has commenced since 2011 was tailored towards making each festival a fascinating experience for Osun travellers.
He, therefore, wished every traveller a hitch-free celebration and urged them to savour the “peaceful and serene environment”of the state.


“We encourage holidaymakers to use this opportunity to update themselves about the developments that are taking place in the state.

“We have renewed our urban settlements to attract investors. These are many more would be the spectacles to behold when they visit Osun,” the statement reads.

Source: Dailypost