The Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Youth Province 1, has announced the launch of a free bus service aimed at assisting commuters in major areas of Lagos and Ogun States. The service began on Monday, as part of the church’s response to Nigeria’s rising inflation.
In a statement released on the same day, the province explained that the initiative was designed to ease transportation costs while also offering spiritual care and guidance.
The statement detailed, “Eight buses will depart from Car Park C, near Redemption City, Mowe, Ibafo, and Berger, heading towards CMS and other major business districts. Two buses will depart from Festac, Apple Junction, in front of RCCG Joseph’s Palace, near Mega Chicken, for commuters travelling to Victoria Island, Lekki, and surrounding areas.”
The buses will be operational from 5:30 am for the Mowe-Berger routes and 6:00 am for the Festac routes, ensuring convenience for the hardworking citizens of Lagos. Each day, the same buses will return commuters to the mainland starting at 6:00 pm, covering the same and additional drop-off locations.
The initiative aims to support the working class during their daily commutes. “The initiative aims to ease transportation costs while also providing spiritual care and guidance,” the statement continued. It noted that buses will operate 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.
This program is powered by RCCG Youth Province 1 – Leading the Future Now, under the leadership of Pastor Oluwagbemileke and Pastor Mrs. Titilope Adeboye (PICP and Wife of the Pastor in Charge of Province, YP1), Pastor Martins and Pastor Mrs. Omolara Olusakin (Assistant Pastor in Charge of Province, Corporate Social Responsibility), and Pastor Abiodun and Pastor Mrs. Tolu Famojuro (Assistant Pastor in Charge of Province, Admin).
Pastor Oluwagbemileke Adeboye, the Pastor in Charge of Youth Province 1, stated, “This initiative will run for five days, and our aim is twofold: to help citizens save money during these challenging economic times and to offer spiritual support. Our ultimate goal is to save souls.”
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He further elaborated on the motivation behind the initiative, noting the alarming inflation rate in Nigeria, which currently stands at 38 percent and continues to rise. The Youth Movement of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, led by Youth Province 1, has taken bold steps to alleviate the financial burden on citizens.
Adeboye emphasized, “Understanding the economic strain on the working class, RCCG YP1 has launched a free bus service to assist commuters in key areas of Lagos and Ogun State.”
