God Is Good Mobility (GIGM), formerly known as God Is Good Motors, has called on the Federal Government to reintroduce its 50 per cent reduction in interstate transport fares ahead of the 2026 festive season and the 2027 general elections.
The company’s Chief Executive Officer, Dr Enahoro Okhae, disclosed this on Wednesday during the launch of its new products, HireX and PASS, in Abuja.
Speaking during the event, Okhae said the company was already engaging officials of the Ministry of Transportation over the possible reintroduction of the scheme, which was previously implemented between December 2023 and January 2024.
He described the initiative as important, noting that it helped more Nigerians travel during the festive period by reducing transportation costs.
“When the Federal Government did that (fare reduction), it was a very, very laudable, very important scheme. We did it, it was great, we enjoyed it because it made more people travel, they (customers) enjoyed it because it gave them 50% discount,” he said.
Okhae confirmed that the scheme was implemented in 2023 and 2024 but was not repeated in 2025.
He expressed hope that the government would approve another round this year, citing the expected increase in passenger movement during the festive season and ahead of the 2027 general elections.
“We’re already having those talks (on fare reduction).
“We’re hoping that it will happen again this year because a lot of people are also going to travel. You know the general election is in January 2027, so there’s going to be a lot of movement in the course of December. We’re really hoping that it happens because it helps a lot of people to travel,” he said.
According to the GIGM chief executive, increased demand during festive periods often pushes transport fares higher, making government intervention necessary to ease the financial burden on travellers.
He explained that a journey that would ordinarily cost ₦60,000 could come down to ₦30,000 under the proposed 50 per cent discount.
Okhae said the reduction would leave more money in the hands of Nigerians and make it easier for families to travel and celebrate during the festive period.
NADDC Highlights Need for Reliable Transport Services
Also speaking at the product launch, the Director-General of the National Automotive Design and Development Council (NADDC), Joseph Osanipin, commended technology-driven platforms seeking to simplify the travel experience.
He said digital mobility solutions should address practical challenges faced by travellers, including transportation arrangements, accommodation, airport transfers and navigation in unfamiliar locations.
However, Osanipin identified trust, reliability and efficient service delivery as essential factors for the success of digital mobility platforms.
He stressed that customers must be confident that their personal information and transactions are protected and that services advertised through such platforms are delivered as promised.
FG Previously Approved 50% Transport Fare Reduction
In December 2023, President Bola Tinubu approved a 50 per cent reduction in interstate transport fares and free commuter rides on government-owned rail services between December 20, 2023, and January 4, 2024.
The then Minister of Solid Minerals, Dele Alake, announced the initiative after a meeting with the President at the State House.
The intervention was introduced to help Nigerians travel to their hometowns and visit loved ones during the Christmas and New Year celebrations without facing the usual increase in transportation costs.
Five transport companies were listed for the fare reduction scheme, including GIG Motors, Chisco Transport, Young Shall Grow Motors, God Bless Ezenwata and Area Motor.
However, the proposed reintroduction of the scheme for the 2026 festive season is still subject to Federal Government approval. GIGM says it is hopeful that the initiative will return as passenger movement is expected to increase ahead of the 2027 general elections.
