Maiduguri, the capital of Borno State, is in festive mood as residents await the arrival of President Bola Tinubu on a one-day official visit to the state.
The Monday visit is the first presidential outings in the state since Tinubu assumed office on May 29.
Tinubu would be in Maiduguri to declare open the Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Conference, and also unveil 107 vehicles procured by Borno government for the state-owned Mass Transit Company, Borno Express.
The vehicles comprise 10 luxurious buses, 35 coaster buses, 12 Hummer buses and 50 electric taxis.
On arrival, Tinubu is also expected to pay homage to the Shehu of Borno, Alhaji Abubakar Umar Garbai El-Kanemi.
(NAN)
