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Africa-Press – Nigeria. <\/strong><\/span>President Bola Tinubu on Monday in Maiduguri inaugurated 107 mass transit vehicles, including 50 electric taxis purchased by the Borno State Government.<\/p>\n

Speaking at the ceremony, the President lauded Governor Babagana Zulum for his foresight and people-oriented policies and projects.<\/p>\n

He disclosed that the Federal Government planned to set up a plant in that direction to create employment and ease transportation.<\/p>\n

Earlier, Zulum said he was motivated to embark on the project following a directive from the President to the governors after the removal of fuel subsidy.<\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

NAN reports that the vehicles inaugurated by the President included 50 electric taxis, 35 coaster buses, 12 Hummer buses and 10 luxurious buses.<\/p>\n

Tinubu, who was in Maiduguri on his first official visit to the state, paid a courtesy call on the Shehu of Borno, Abubakar El-Kanemi.<\/p>\n

The President also declared the annual Chief of Army Staff Conference open.<\/p>\n

For More News And Analysis About Nigeria<\/a> Follow Africa-Press<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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