Tinubu Approves Operation of First Electric Taxis in Nigeria, Announces Next Big Move
- Nigerian president approved electric taxis to run in Nigeria on Monday, December 11
- The governor of Borno state noted that the project was triggered by fuel subsidy removal
- He also said that the move was in line with the realities of climate change in the country
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Nigeria's president, Bola Tinubu, inaugurated 107 mass transit vehicles in Maiduguri, Borno state, on Monday, December 11, 2023.
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These include 50 electric taxis purchased by the Borno government, 35 coaster buses, 12 Hummer buses, and 10 luxurious buses.
Governor lauds President Tinubu
Governor of the state, Babagana Zulum, commended the president for his foresight and people-oriented policies and projects, as contained in a Tribune report.
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Zulum said he was motivated to work on the project following a directive from the president to the governors upon removing fuel subsidies.
He also said the deployment of 50 electric taxis was in line with the realities of climate change.
He also noted that the federal government aimed to create employment to ease transportation stress by setting up a plant in the state.
Earlier, Ogun state also announced the commencement of operations of the Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) buses along the Mowe-Ibafo-Berger-Lagos axis of the state.
Gbenga Dairo, the state's commissioner for transportation, said the buses would operate ahead of the introduction of Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) along the axis with bus stops at Mowe, Ibafo, Magboro, Arepo, and New Garage in Berger.
First electric vehicle trucks launched in Nigeria to rival Innoson, others
Legit.ng also reported that Lafarge Africa Plc, an innovative and sustainable building solutions provider, launched an electric vehicle (EV) truck into its supply chain fleet.
According to the company, the initiative was the first of its kind in Africa and was made possible by cooperation with Tolaram.
It added that the development highlighted Lafarge Africa's steadfast dedication to environmentally friendly operations and creative solutions.
Lolu Alade-Akinyemi, GMD/CEO of Lafarge Africa Plc, said the development marked another significant milestone in its sustainability journey.
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