Passengers extol Governor Adeleke as Imole free train returns to Lagos
By Richard Akintade, Osogbo
Passengers who thronged Osun State for the celebration of 2026 Eid-El-Fitri have successfully returned to their base on Sunday describing Governor Ademola Adeleke as a GOD-sent, passionate leader who deserves accolades for effective governance and delivery of democracy dividends.
The Imole Free Train initiative of the current administration was also described as setting the priorities right to ease the burden of the citizenry.
Thousands of passengers who arrived at Osun State on Thursday evening through the Imole Free Train Ride, prayed fervently for Governor Ademola Adeleke and his team for coming to their aid in celebrating the Eid with their loved ones without paying a dime for transportation.
Recall that different holidaymakers have boarded the Imole Free Train Ride from Lagos, Ogun and Oyo States to their various destinations, absolutely free of charge. The last batch of the passengers alighted at the Nelson Mandela Freedom Park, Osogbo around 8:00pm on Thursday.
Receiving the passengers, the Honourable Commissioner for Commerce and Industry, Rev. Dr. Bunmi Jenyo appreciated the Governor and charged them to use the opportunity to experience the giant strides of the current administration in every nook and cranny of the State and support the Governor in his second term bid come August 15th 2026.
Having satisfactorily enjoyed the Eid celebration with family and loved ones over the weekend, Imole Free Train Ride departed Osogbo, the State Capital at exactly 10:00am on Sunday morning.
Moreover, the Imole Free Train Initiative, aimed at reducing the pains of the masses residing in Oyo, Ogun and Lagos States, will continue during the Easter celebration.
The Imole Free Train for Easter celebration will take off with passengers at Iddo Terminus, Lagos on Friday 3rd April, 2026, with stopovers at Abeokuta and Ibadan train stations to pick passengers to Osun State at 10:00am prompt.
The Return Trip shall take place at the Nelson Mandela Freedom Park, Osogbo on Monday 6th April, 2026 at 10:00am.
The Imole Free Train Ride is Governor Ademola Adeleke’s Initiative, anchored by the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Osun State.