The Governor of Borno State, Babagana Zulum, has initiated the construction of an intra-city rail network to connect Maiduguri and its environs.
The state’s Commissioner for Transport and Energy, Aliyu Bamanga, says that feasibility studies, environmental risk assessments, and community consultations are ongoing to ensure the project’s success. He said this during an inspection of the proposed rail terminals and routes alongside the implementation partner, Eighteenth Engineering Company (EEC).
The first phase of the project will include 12 designated terminals across Maiduguri, linking key areas such as markets, schools, public spaces, and economically strategic locations. The network is designed to ease passenger and goods movement, boost economic activities, and expand economic corridors across the state.
Bamanga says the project aims to revolutionize transportation in Maiduguri by providing a cost-effective, energy-efficient, and environmentally friendly alternative.