Free Bus Service: Our Church Has Spent N63m On Fuel In 7 Weeks-RCCG Pastor

The Pastor-in-Charge of Youth Province One, The Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) ,Joseph Palace, FESTAC, Lagos, Leke Adeboye, has disclosed that the church has spent over N63 million on fuel in 7 weeks as it continues to provide free bus service for people who shuttle between Lagos and Ogun States.

The free bus service initiative has 10 buses transporting commuters and taking key routes in Lagos, including 7up, Victoria Island, FESTAC, CMS, Ikorodu and Mowe in Ogun State.

RCCG has also ensured the welfare of drivers and volunteers who utilize the waiting period to preach messages from Open Heavens, the church’s daily devotional which had also made the church cough up N10 million.

 Each of the busses carries 80 passengers per trip, completing two daily trips, five days in a week and transports an estimated 56,000 people with beneficiaries including Christians, Muslims, atheists, military personnel, students, and law enforcement officers.

Team@orientactualmags.com learned that Adeboye, who disclosed this on Saturday, added that the initiative has saved each passenger an average of ₦40,000 weekly.

‘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 N63 million.

The free bus service is enjoyed 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.

The buses have also served students, military personnel, and law enforcement officers—both in and out of uniform—as well as less privileged groups like area boys and agberos, we spent N10 million on this.

The free bus initiative has been open to all Nigerians and even non-Nigerians, irrespective of their faith or status. It is a testament to the church’s commitment to serving humanity without discrimination. 10 buses x 80 souls x 2 trips per day x 5 working days a week. What number did you get?’ he said.

Recall that the province had in September, announced in a statement that ‘The initiative aims to ease transportation costs while also providing spiritual care and guidance’.

The statement had also disclosed that buses will depart 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- Team@orientactualmags.com  Do you have any information you wish to share with us? Do you want us to cover your event or programme? Kindly send SMS to 08059100286, 09094171980 or get in touch via orientactualmag@gmail.com.  Thank you