Labour unions in Kaduna State say the state government’s free mass transit scheme has helped workers save up to 30 per cent of their monthly salaries, easing cost-of-living pressures and improving access to workplaces and essential services across the state.
The State Chairman of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Comrade Ayuba Magaji Suleiman, stated this at the groundbreaking ceremony of the Kaduna Ultra-Modern Interstate Bus Terminal along the Eastern Bypass in Chikun Local Government Area, describing the project as a major milestone in Kaduna’s transport reform agenda.
According to Suleiman, “the free mass transit programme has reduced transportation expenses for workers, allowing them to retain more of their income during difficult economic conditions.”
The terminal, which sits on 20 hectares of land, is expected to become Nigeria’s largest interstate bus facility and will operate as a dual terminal capable of accommodating over 5,000 vehicles.
Project details show that the facility will feature smart traffic management systems, surveillance infrastructure, escalators and elevators, petrol, diesel and CNG stations, as well as a three-star hotel to support travellers.
Speaking at the event, Governor Uba Sani said the project builds on achievements already recorded in the transport sector, including the deployment of 100 Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) buses.
He said the buses moved more than 1.4 million passengers between July and December 2025, saving citizens an estimated ₦1.5 billion in transportation costs.
The governor added that his administration has constructed 200 bus stops across Kaduna State, noting that the Kakuri Bus Terminal is over 90 per cent completed, while the Sabon Tasha Park has reached 50 per cent completion.
Looking ahead, Sani disclosed that by March 2026, the state will launch two light rail lines covering 30 kilometres and 20 kilometres respectively, alongside a 24-kilometre Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) corridor with 30 stations and 120 buses.
He said these interventions have positioned Kaduna as the second-highest ranked state nationally in transport infrastructure development.
