Borno to build north's first metro rail network Borno State Governor, Prof. Babagana Umara Zulum, has unveiled plans to build an intra-city rail network linking Maiduguri with its surrounding areas. Once completed, it will be the first such project by any of Nigeria’s 19 northern states. During an inspection of the proposed rail terminals and routes, Borno State's Commissioner for Transport and Energy, Aliyu Mohammed Bamanga, revealed that feasibility studies, environmental risk assessments, and community consultations are underway to ensure the successful implementation of the project. Aliyu Mohammed Bamanga explained that the rail...