Abah Felicity 
BORNO, Nigeria – The 10,000 electric vehicles project records significant progress as the Federal Government expresses satisfaction with the ongoing assembly of buses, taxis and tricycles expected to improve transportation and create jobs across Nigeria’s North-East.
Minister of Regional Development Abubakar Momoh gave the assessment on Thursday after inspecting the North-East Development Commission (NEDC) assembly facility in Maiduguri, Borno State.
The project involves the assembly of 10,000 electric vehicles, including buses, taxis and tricycles, alongside charging infrastructure to support operations across the six North-East states.
Momoh says the inspection confirms substantial progress, with a large number of vehicles already undergoing assembly at the facility.
He says the initiative will improve transportation, particularly for rural communities, while creating employment opportunities for young people through vehicle assembly, maintenance and deployment.
According to the minister, the project extends beyond transportation by supporting economic development and improving market access for rural farmers.
“The project should not be viewed only as a transportation initiative, but as part of broader efforts to connect rural communities to markets and improve the movement of agricultural produce,” Momoh says.
He links the initiative to ongoing rural road construction across the region, noting that improved roads and reliable transportation will stimulate economic activity and strengthen agricultural value chains.
Momoh urges the NEDC to prioritise communities along newly rehabilitated road corridors during vehicle distribution to maximise the project’s impact.
During the visit, the minister also inspects the ongoing construction of the NEDC headquarters in Maiduguri, describing the project as progressing steadily. Contractors project completion within 18 to 24 months, subject to funding availability.
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