Free Holiday Train Service Bringing Osun To Vision Of Southwest Economic Hub – Govt

The government of Osun says the sustenance of its free train service for holidaymakers during festive period was hinged on its vision to turn the State to the commercial and socioeconomic hub of the South-West through the Dagbolu International Trade Centre, currently under construction.

The government noted that when completed, the Trade Centre would facilitate the importation and exportation of raw materials and agricultural products, both finished and semi-finished products into and out of Osun from other states in the region, which he said, would be transported through train. 

Dr Bode Olaonipekun who is the State’s Commissioner for Commerce, Industries, Cooperatives and Empowerment, said this on Tuesday while fielding questions from journalists shortly after the departure of the train billed to return holidaymakers who had come to Osun from Lagos to celebrate the Eid-el-Fitr festival with their loved ones.

The Commissioner who disclosed that the construction of the Dagbolu International Trade Centre had reached an appreciable stage, explained that the project would have a multiplier effect on the State’s economy as it would create jobs for the people and also generate more revenues for the government.

“We are running the rail service to Osun because of the bigger picture of bringing and exporting raw materials and agricultural products both finished and semi-finished products out of Osun and also bringing finished products to the State”.

“I will continue to say it, the welfare of people is paramount to this government, and Governor Adegboyega Oyetola does not mince words in emphasising that whatever it takes us, we must ensure that every welfarist programme continues.

“I want to assure our people that this initiative is not a service we are looking back on, but forward, because the government of Osun particularly Mr. Governor is resolute on making sure that the advantage of the rail corridor passing through Osun  is maximally utilized and made profitable as much as possible”, he added on the free Osun train service.

Meanwhile, the beneficiaries of the Eid-el-Fitr free train service, have applauded the State Government for sustaining the good gesture over the years.

Miss Adeyemi Oluwatobi, hailed the initiative which she described as masses-oriented and people-focused.

Oluwatobi, a student noted that the initiative of the free Osun train service had helped her to widen her experience about rail transportation as she had been traveling with it consistently particularly during festive periods.

Also, Mrs. Yemisi Oladejo and Mr. Sulaimon Raji expressed gratitude to the government for the window opportunity created through the free train ride.

The duo appealed to the government not to relent in its efforts to continuously execute projects capable of turning around the socio-economic fortune of the State and making life bearable for the citizenry.

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