Governor Babagana Umara Zulum of Borno State has initiated the construction of Maiduguri intra-city rail network to ease transportation across the city and its surroundings.
The project will include 12 terminals linking key landmarks such as markets, schools, public spaces, and economically strategic locations.
The rail network is designed to ease the movement of passenger and goods, boost economic activities, and expand economic corridors in the state capital.
The government believes that when completed, the rail network will revolutionise the transportation system in Maiduguri by providing a cost-effective, energy-efficient, and environmentally friendly alternative to residents.
The Syndicate reports that the rail network will complement other infrastructure projects such as the 113-kilometre Maiduguri East, West, and South ring road expansions.
Zulum’s administration has also introduced electric and gas-powered taxis and buses at subsidized rates for Maiduguri residents, to ease the transportation and living costs following the removal of fuel subsidies.
This innovative rail project is part of Zulum’s broader commitment to fostering economic growth, and rebuilding infrastructure across Borno State after over a decade of devastation caused by the Boko Haram insurgency.