Tinubu Unveils First Electric Taxis In Maiduguri

President Bola Tinubu has launched 107 Mass Transit vehicles including 50 electric taxis purchased by the Borno State Government.

Speaking at the ceremony on Monday in Maiduguri, the President hailed Governor Babagana Zulum for his foresight and people-oriented policies and projects.

He disclosed that the Federal Government was planning to set up a plant in that direction to create employment and ease transportation.

On his part, Gov. Zulum said he was motivated to embark on the project following a directive from the President to the governors after the removal fuel subsidy.

He said the deployment of 50 electric taxis was the first of its kind in Nigeria and was in line with the realities of climate change.

It was reported that the vehicles inaugurated by the President included 50 electric taxis, 35 coaster buses, 12 Hummer buses, and 10 luxurious buses.

The President is in Maiduguri on his first official visit to the state for the Annual Chief Of Army Conference.