FG Inspects 10,000 Electric Vehicle Assembly Plant in Borno

The Federal Government on Thursday inspected the ongoing assembly of 10,000 electric vehicles in Maiduguri, Borno State, which are being produced for distribution across the six North-East states.

The inspection was led by the Minister of Regional Development, Abubakar Momoh, who expressed satisfaction with the progress of the project being managed by the North-East Development Commission (NEDC).

Momoh said the vehicles, which include electric buses, tricycles and taxis, alongside charging infrastructure, would improve transportation in both rural and urban communities across the region.

According to the minister, almost all the 10,000 vehicles are already at the assembly plant, with the assembly process currently underway.

> “From what we have seen today, I can say that I am very much impressed because nearly all the 10,000 e-vehicles and tricycles are on the ground. They are already assembling them,” he said.

He added that the project would generate significant employment opportunities for young people in the region. He said officials had informed him that the assembly process could provide jobs for at least 100,000 people before the 10,000-vehicle target is completed.

Momoh also stressed the importance of ensuring that people living in rural communities benefit from the distribution of the vehicles, particularly those located along newly rehabilitated road corridors.

He said the electric tricycles could transport both passengers and agricultural produce, helping farmers move their goods from rural areas to urban centres.

The minister also inspected road projects in the region, including the Ngwom/Kushebe/Gadamari axis to Gongulong, and described the progress as significant.

During his visit to the ongoing construction of the NEDC headquarters in Maiduguri, Momoh expressed satisfaction with the pace of work. He said the contractors had assured the ministry that the project would be completed within 18 to 24 months, provided adequate funding was available.

He commended the NEDC management and board for their efforts toward rebuilding the North-East after more than a decade of insurgency.

Momoh said the Federal Government’s priority remained connecting rural communities with roads while providing infrastructure and economic opportunities that would improve livelihoods across the region.

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