Chukwudi Akasike, Port HarcourtThe RIVERS State Government has launched a COVID-19 free bus scheme to cushion the effect of the pandemic on citizens. Ejekwu stated that the buses would ply Obio/Akpor, Port Harcourt, Oyigbo and Eleme Local Government Areas as a pilot scheme. “With the launch of this scheme, you can feel the pulse of a governor that is concerned about the health and welfare of Rivers people. “Since the outbreak of COVID-19 pandemic, Wike has done so much to show his love for his people. The buses, he said, would pick and drop passengers only at designated bus stops, adding that the buses will operate from 6:30am to 7pm daily.

Source: Punch June 01, 2020 23:03 UTC