The Pastor-in-Charge of Youth Province One, The Redeemed
Christian Church of God, Joseph Palace, FESTAC, Lagos, Leke Adeboye, has
declared that fueling the free buses providing transportation between Lagos and
Ogun States to Nigerians cost the church over N63m in just seven weeks.
The initiative, spearheaded by the church, involved 10 buses
shuttling commuters between key routes in Lagos, including 7up, Victoria
Island, FESTAC, CMS, Ikorodu and Mowe in Ogun State.
Adeboye told our correspondent on Saturday that in addition
to covering transportation, RCCG ensured the welfare of drivers and volunteers
who utilised the waiting period to preach messages from Open Heavens, the
church’s daily devotional also cost N10m.
He revealed that each bus carried 80 passengers per trip,
completing two daily trips, five days a week.
Also, over the period, the buses transported an estimated
56,000 people, cutting down commuting costs significantly for Nigerians of all
backgrounds, including Christians, Muslims, atheists, military personnel,
students, and law enforcement officers.
According to Adeboye, this initiative saved each passenger
an average of ₦40,000 weekly.
“The buses were accessed by everyone, regardless of religion
or social status. It was our way of easing the financial burden on Nigerians.
Fueling alone cost over N63m.
“The free buses were entered by all, Nigerians and
non-Christians, Muslims, traditionalists, atheists, Twitter warriors and
abusers and accusers of the church. Students, military persons and everyone
from all works of life.”
“The buses have also served students, military personnel,
and law enforcement officers—both in and out of uniform—as well as less
privileged groups like area boys and agberos, we spent N10m on this.
“The free bus initiative has been open to all Nigerians and
even non-Nigerians, irrespective of their faith or status. It is a testament to
the church’s commitment to serving humanity without discrimination. 10 buses x
80 souls x 2 trips per day x 5 working days a week. What number did you get?, ”
Adeboye said.
The province, in September, announced in a statement that
“The initiative aims to ease transportation costs while also providing
spiritual care and guidance.
The statement disclosed that buses will depart from Mowe,
Ibafo, Berger, and 7UP at Car Park C (near Redemption City) to CMS, as well as
from Festac, RCCG Joseph’s Palace, Apple Junction, to Victoria Island and
Lekki.”
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