Tinubu inaugurates Nigeria’s first electric taxis in Maiduguri

On Monday in Maiduguri, President Bola Tinubu inaugurated 107 mass transit vehicles, which comprised 50 electric taxis acquired by the Borno State Government. Commending Governor Babagana Zulum during the ceremony, the President praised his forward-thinking and community-focused policies and projects. Tinubu revealed the Federal Government’s plan to establish a plant in that direction, aiming to generate employment opportunities and improve transportation.

Governor Zulum explained that the project was initiated following a directive from the President to governors after the removal of fuel subsidy. The deployment of 50 electric taxis, a pioneering move in Nigeria, aligns with the challenges posed by climate change.

The vehicles inaugurated by the President included 50 electric taxis, 35 coaster buses, 12 Hummer buses, and 10 luxurious buses. Tinubu, on his inaugural official visit to Maiduguri, paid a courtesy call on the Shehu of Borno, Abubakar El-Kanemi. Additionally, the President declared the annual Chief of Army Staff Conference open during his visit.