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Zulum unveils first northern Nigeria intra-city rail system

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Governor Babagana Umara Zulum of Borno State has initiated the construction of an intra-city rail network in Maiduguri, the first of its kind in Nigeriaโ€™s northern region.

The project aims to connect key locations in the city, including markets, schools, and public spaces, fostering economic growth and easing the movement of people and goods.

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The first phase of the rail system will feature 12 terminals across strategic areas of Maiduguri. During a site inspection with Eighteenth Engineering Company (EEC), the implementation partner, Borno Stateโ€™s Commissioner for Transport and Energy, Aliyu Mohammed Bamanga, highlighted the ongoing feasibility studies and environmental risk assessments. โ€œWe are committed to ensuring the project meets global standards while addressing local needs,โ€ he said.

The rail network is expected to be an energy-efficient and eco-friendly transportation alternative, complementing other infrastructure projects such as the expansion of Maiduguri’s 113-kilometre ring roads.

Governor Zulumโ€™s administration has also introduced electric and gas-powered taxis and buses at subsidized rates to mitigate the impact of rising transportation costs following fuel subsidy removal.

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