President Bola Tinubu launched 107 mass transport vehicles, including 50 electric taxis purchased by the Borno State Government, on Monday in Maiduguri.
The President praised Governor Babagana Zulum for his foresight and people-centered policies and projects during the occasion.
He revealed that the federal government intended to build a facility in that area to create jobs and improve transportation.
Earlier, Zulum said he was motivated to embark on the project following a directive from the President to the governors after the 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.
NAN reports that the vehicles inaugurated by the President included 50 electric taxis, 35 coaster buses, 12 Hummer buses and 10 luxurious buses.
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.
The President also declared the annual Chief of Army Staff Conference open.