President Bola Tinubu, Monday, in Maiduguri, inaugurated 107 mass transit vehicles, including 50 electric taxis purchased by the Borno State government.
He lauded Governor Babagana Zulum for his foresight and people-oriented policies and projects.
The President disclosed that the Federal Government planned establishing a plant to create employment and ease transportation.
Earlier, Zulum said he was motivated to embark on the project following a presidential charge to the governors after removal of fuel subsidy.
He explained that the deployment of 50 electric taxis was first of its kind in Nigeria to meet realities of climate change.
NAN reports that 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.
He also declared the yearly Chief of Army Staff conference open.
