Plateau State Governor, Caleb Mutfwang, has added 15 new buses to the Tin City Metro mass transit system, doubling the fleet to 30 and reducing daily transport costs for thousands of residents.
Speaking in Jos during the commissioning—part of events marking his second year in office Governor Mutfwang said the move is a direct response to President Bola Tinubu’s call for states to ease the impact of fuel subsidy removal.
“We didn’t buy luxury cars. We invested in the people,” the governor stated. “These are brand new buses, fully funded by the state—not federal gifts or Tokunbo.”
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The Tin City Metro now transports over 9,000 commuters daily, with plans to scale up to 20,000 under Phase 2.0. Fares remain heavily subsidized, allowing market women, students, and workers to move around more affordably.
Mutfwang also revealed plans to upgrade Jos Airport into an international cargo terminal and revive the Port Harcourt–Maiduguri rail line through Jos.
This investment in public transport is already stimulating small business activity across Plateau, with traders reporting reduced costs and better access to markets.
“This is about restoring Plateau’s pride,” the governor said. “And we are just getting started.”
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