On the 23rd, the customs overpass project in Maiduguri, the capital of Borno state, and the connected state turntable municipal road project undertaken by China Railway 18th bureau group were opened to traffic. President Buhari attended the opening ceremony. Buhari cut the ribbon for the opening of the project and congratulated the smooth opening of the project, saying "this is a historic moment". During the on-site inspection, Buhari expressed surprise and appreciation for the high quality and speed of the project undertaken by Chinese enterprises. (Nigerian President Buhari unveiled the customs overpass project in Maiduguri city.) Engineering minister Saleh of Borno state said that as the first overpass in Borno state, the overpass has also become a landmark project in Maiduguri city. The project has further improved the urban transportation system, effectively solved the congestion in the customs area, facilitated the flow of personnel and materials, and promoted the economic development of the areas along the line. Customs overpass, including one main bridge, one auxiliary bridge and three pedestrian overpasses, with a length of 3.55 km. The municipal works of the state turntable connected with the overpass, with a total length of 10km, connects to neighboring Chad to the East. (customs overpass in Maiduguri City, Borno state, Nigeria undertaken by China Railway 18th bureau group.) Borno state is one of the most active areas of extremist organizations in Nigeria, which is often disturbed by terrorist attacks. As the first overpass project undertaken by China Railway 18th Bureau Group in Nigeria, in the face of many adverse factors, China Railway 18th Bureau Group overcame many difficulties and ensured the successful completion of the project after 18 months of fierce struggle under the condition of ensuring personnel safety. (customs overpass in Maiduguri City, Borno state, Nigeria undertaken by China Railway 18th bureau group.) Borno governor zulom visited the site many times to guide the work, highly appreciated the technical level and management ability of China Railway 18th Bureau Group in the construction, and thanked all employees for their efforts to complete the project with high efficiency and quality under the adverse effects of the epidemic. Momodu, a tricycle driver who often passes through the customs area, said, "we can drive on the road easily now. We don't have to worry about traffic jams." "At the beginning, no one believed that the project could be completed in such a short time. The project was planned to be completed in 18 months. People used to just take it as a joke." Local residents can hainde said. (outlook new era)