By Abdulkareem Haruna
Borno State Governor, Babagana Umara Zulum, on Monday evening, unveiled a new fleet of 70 buses for metro transport and to ease the movement of civil servants to their various places of work.
“The initiative aims to alleviate the burden of commuting for both government employees and the general public,” Governor Zulum said at the unveiling ceremony held at the premises of Borno Express terminus along Kano-Maiduguri road.
The new fleet of buses, specially acquired for this purpose comprised of standard-sized buses and larger buses to accommodate a greater number of passengers. Each vehicle is equipped with modern amenities, including air conditioning facilities and comfortable seating arrangements to ensure a pleasant commuting experience.
Governor Zulum noted that this second phase of the intervention in the transport sector is to alleviate suffering due to the high cost of transportation, especially for low-income earners.
He said the buses will ply designated routes within the Maiduguri metropolis and its environs, with a subsidized fare for civil servants and the general public.
The governor further disclosed that the state government has also procured 50 new vehicles for distribution to traditional rulers in the state, as part of efforts to enhance their mobility and support their traditional activities.
In his remarks, the Shehu of Borno, Alhaji Abubakar Ibn Umar Garbai El-Kanemi, commended Governor Zulum for his commitment to improving the welfare of the people of Borno State.
He said the new buses will go a long way in alleviating the transportation challenges faced by civil servants and the general public, and urged the beneficiaries to make good use of the vehicles.
The event was attended by top government officials, traditional rulers, and members of the general public.
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