The Nigerian Railway Corporation says it will suspend all passenger services in the country effective Monday, March 23.
This is part of ongoing efforts to curb the spread of the COVID-19 disease in the country.
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Personal Assistant to President Muhammadu Buhari on New Media, Bashir Ahmad, made this known on Saturday on his verified Twitter handle.
He wrote: “FLASH: The Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) plans to suspend all passenger railway services in the country, part of the measures being taken by the Federal Govt to prevent the spread of coronavirus pandemic. The suspension is set to take effect on Monday, March 23. #COVID19”
