Tinubu commission taxi in Maiduguri
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has inaugurated 107 Mass Transit vehicles including 50 electric taxis purchased by the Borno Government.
The president inaugurated the vehicles on Monday, December 11, during his visit to the state for the Chief of Army Staff Conference.
Speaking at the ceremony, the President lauded Gov. 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.
Earlier, Mr Zulum said he was motivated to embark on the project following a directive from the president to the governors after removal of 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.
The vehicles inaugurated by the president included 50 electric taxis, 35 coaster buses, 12 Hummer buses and 10 luxurious buses.
The president who was in Maiduguri on his first official visit to the state, paid a courtesy call on the Shehu of Borno, Abubakar El-Kanemi.
The president also declared open the annual Chief of Army Staff Conference.
Meanwhile, Tinubu has once again expressed his condolences to the families of Nigerians who lost their lives in the recent bombing mishap in Tudun Biri, Kaduna State.
He noted that most of the victims tragically lost their lives while reciting the Shadada as they observed Maulud, a central statement of faith for practising Muslims.
“They were Nigerians of profound faith and in the moment of the tragedy, they were reciting the Shadada. God Almighty comforts their families as their nation grieves their passage into glory. May their souls rest in eternal peace,” the President prayed.
Speaking at the palace of the Shehu of Borno, Alhaji Abubakar Ibn Umar Garbai Al-Amin El-Kanemi, the President pledged that the Federal Government will continue to do all within its powers to provide support and care to the families of all Nigerians affected by the remnants of insecurity in parts of Borno State.
“This is my most sacred responsibility and the trajectory of the larger effort shown by the ratio of victory over defeat has been sliding well in our favour since the new administration has resumed office.
“We are not satisfied yet. We are not satisfied until we reach the end of insecurity in Nigeria,” the President declared.
Tinubu added that under his watch, security issues would remain a top priority, but not limited only to battlefield concerns.
“We will provide better amenities and benefits to our gallant armed forces and their families. We are committed to this and this is factored into the 2024 budget.
“We will ensure that our administration reflects the grateful heart of the Nigerian people in the way we treat those who make the ultimate sacrifices on our behalf,” the President affirmed.
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