Tricyclists offer free ride to commuters to celebrate Buhari’s return

A group of commercial tricyclists in Kano have begun offering free rides to commuters , to celebrate the return of President Muhammadu Buhari from medical vacation in London .

One of the tricyclists Malam Badamasi Aminu , told the News Agency of Nigeria in Kano on Saturday that the decision was made after a friend shared the idea with yhe association .

He said consequently members refilled their vehicles ' petrol tank on Friday and offered free ride to all the passengers that patronised them.

According to him , " We prayed devotedly for the health of the President while he was in London , and it seems our prayers have been answered so we need to thank God in some way . "

Aminu further said that about 10 tricyclists offered same gesture to show gratitude to God for returning the president safely .

A passenger , who enjoyed a free ride, Malama Habiba Abdul , told NAN that it was a commendable gesture and prayed to God to grant the them the reward , better job and wealth .

NAN reports that youths in Kano have been expressing happiness in various forms , including prayers and offering alms on arrival of the president on Friday.

Buhari returned to the country after a 50 - day medical leave in London .
( NAN)