The Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Joseph
Palace, FESTAC, Lagos, has disclosed that fueling the free buses providing
transportation between Lagos and Ogun states to Nigerians cost the church over
N63 million in seven weeks.
The initiative, spearheaded by the church, involved 10
buses shuttling commuters between key routes in Lagos and Mowe in Ogun
state .Leke Adeboye, the pastor-in-charge of Youth Province One, Joseph
Palace, FESTAC, Lagos , disclosed this to The Punch on Saturday,
December 7.
He noted that RCCG ensured the welfare of drivers and
volunteers who used the waiting period to preach messages from Open
Heavens, the church’s daily devotional, which also cost N10 million.
Leke Adeboye further revealed that each bus carried 80
passengers per trip, completing two daily trips, five days a week.
Speaking further, Adeboye noted that this initiative
saved each passenger an average of N40,000 weekly.
Leke Adeboye added:
“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.”
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