Senator Karimi Flags Off Free Bus Service in Lokoja, Promises More Relief Under ‘Karimi Cares’
By Our Correspondent
There was jubilation in Lokoja on Wednesday as the Senator representing Kogi West Senatorial District, Senator Sunday Steve Karimi, officially flagged off a free bus service designed to cushion the impact of rising transportation costs on residents of the Kogi State capital.
The initiative, launched under the Karimi Cares programme, provides free shuttle services to commuters along designated routes within Lokoja, offering relief to students, civil servants, traders and other residents who depend on public transportation for their daily activities.
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Residents who witnessed the flag-off welcomed the initiative, describing it as a practical intervention that would help reduce the amount they spend on transportation.
Speaking at the ceremony, Chairman of the Lokoja Branch of Win Win for Tinubu and Karimi, Hon. Maikudi Bature, expressed appreciation to residents and supporters who attended the event.
Bature described the free transport scheme as an important step towards bringing relief closer to the people, assuring that Senator Karimi would introduce additional interventions under the Karimi Cares programme in the coming weeks.
Representing Senator Karimi at the ceremony, Hon. Folorunsho Daniel said the initiative was introduced to ease the transportation burden on residents and provide practical support to people affected by the rising cost of living.
He explained that the free shuttle buses would operate along designated routes across Lokoja, enabling residents to move between key locations without incurring transportation expenses.
According to him, the initiative forms part of Senator Karimi’s broader intervention programme aimed at responding to some of the economic challenges confronting residents and bringing assistance directly to the grassroots.
Daniel further disclosed that the free transport service would be sustained as part of the wider Karimi Cares initiative, with additional interventions expected to be rolled out under the programme.
Other speakers at the event commended the senator for the initiative, noting that the free bus service would provide immediate relief to commuters and reduce the pressure of daily transportation expenses.
In her remarks, the representative of Igala women in Lokoja, Madam Abah Mary Salamatu, commended Senator Karimi for introducing the initiative, describing it as a timely intervention that would help ease the transportation burden on residents.
She said Igala women in Lokoja appreciated the gesture and expressed their support for Senator Karimi and other APC candidates in the forthcoming elections.
The flag-off attracted residents from different parts of Lokoja who gathered to witness the commencement of the service. Many of them expressed excitement over the initiative, particularly its potential to reduce their daily transportation expenses.
The commencement of the free bus service marks the launch of the transportation component of the Karimi Cares programme, with further interventions expected as part of efforts to support residents and cushion the effects of rising living costs.
DemocracyNewslineNewspaper September 30, 2026
