Nigeria like all other developing economies of the world needs to encourage multimodal transport development by ensuring it is private sector driven. As concrete is more durable than asphalt, it is less susceptible to potholes and, as such, requires less maintenance. According to Ukaoha, rail is key to the distribution and redistribution of goods and services and it is also important for wealth creation. World Health Organisation (WHO 2012) estimate that around seven million people die annually as a result of air pollution. WHO reports that over 1million people die annually from road accidents with Africa having the highest fatality rates. It is a thing of joy, especially to us here at this area. }); Federal, State, and Local Governments need to give more attention to sustainable transport options in their various infrastructural plans. [10], Thirty-seven Bridges nationwide are undergoing maintenance and repairs in 2022, some of which have been due for decades. if ('serviceWorker' in navigator) { (m=!0,l=a,b()):d(19):d(20)},add:function(a){"function"===typeof a? Investments in transportation infrastructure is surging globally and the need for Nigeria to begin to look inwards in investing a sizeable part of its resources in the development of modern transportation systems and structures are essential to drive the economy of our nation upwards as well as upgrade and extend the life of the old structure. Due to the heavy concentration of movement on road transport in Africa and in Nigeria as compared to other transport means, the current transport system remains unsustainable. :[eE][+-]?\d+|)/g; for (const registration of registrations) { In the ancient days, means of transportation in Nigeria was by foot. Trains, Ship, Electric cars, solar cars, are more resource efficient sources of transport than fuel-powered or diesel-powered cars. "===n[0]){var k=[];B(c,function(a){k.push(a)});B(n,function(a){". 40 ships (1,000gross tonnage(GT) or over) totaling 360,505GT/644,471tonnes deadweight (DWT) Infrastructure in Nigeria can be viewed as the basic structure that promotes the good performance of important services. Appraisal of the importance of maritime transportation to Nigeria's economy is an effort in assessing the extent to which maritime transportation has contributed to Nigeria's economy through gross domestic product (GDP) output. 1. Ukaoha said that it had also reduced the negative impact of insecurity on our roads as people who could not travel by road now have the option to travel by train. Abstract Appraisal of the importance of maritime transportation to Nigeria's economy is an effort in assessing the extent to which maritime transportation has contributed to Nigeria's. The call for advanced 21st century networks of roads, airports, maritime space, train routes and land transportation networks is important in cities, towns, small communities and the rural areas in such environment. DX: "PV,puls,51db5jl,7,a", All Rights Reserved. By this, people are discouraged from embarking on unnecessary trips. thereby partnering private investor in this regards, as well as creating the enabling environment for investments, this will boost efficiency of Nigerian transport and logistics sector and would then be able to utilize some of the huge benefits of technological innovation and advancement in the global multimodal transport systems, such as the use of modern cargo handling equipment, communication technology, modern security systems, bimodal vehicles such as containers and barges and also by means of piggyback of the system. Yet, ensuring that all transportation projects are sustainable is the key to overall success. [2], In August 2017 the federal government announced a $41bn programme to expand the rail network. navigator.serviceWorker.getRegistrations().then((registrations) => { It is the only Nigerian newspaper with a bureau in Accra, Ghana. dlApi = Object.assign(dlApi, { It will also create 170,000 jobs and bring the government $200bn in revenue, according to Lekki Port LFTZ Enterprise, the port's developer. An effective model to this paradigm shift is the principle of transportation prioritization. Transportation cannot exist in isolation on its own, hence there is need for other sectors to contribute to the GDP of the nation .In ensuring that economic development of the country is pursued and achieved through collaborative approaches , transportation as the GATEWAY of the economy of our nation cannot stand on its own and translate into economic development ,therefore the government needs to reposition the economy in such a way that priority is given to the key drivers of the economy such transportation, education, technology, communication, power, security, mineral and natural resources for us to experience an accelerated growth and economic prosperity. The cost of not having a sustainable transport system is higher than the cost of putting it in place. . This was according to the 2018 Logistics and Supply Chain Industry report as reported by Vanguard. Mr Reynold Shodeinde, the Assistant Director, Chartered Institute of Logistics and transportation (CILT), said the revamping of the countrys railway had contributed to the Gross Domestic Product of the country. It is the hub upon which all other activities are spatially arranged. 2 Importance of transportation in Nigeria 2.1 Delivery of services and goods to customers 2.2 Employment for transport workers 2.3 Food supply 2.4 Foreign exchange and importation 3 Mode of transportation in Nigeria 3.1 Land transportation 3.1.1 Human portage 3.1.2 Animal portage 3.2 Road transportation 3.3 Railway transportation People travel to virtually anywhere using their pair of foot. The way forward for the speedy growth of our transportation systems is for the Nigerian government to allow the private sector to drive the course of the expected growth and development in terms of productivity, infrastructures, service delivery, explore modern day marketing strategies, skills, trainings and optimization of the entire operational network within the transportation sector, while government remains at the background monitoring and coordinating the activities of the private players and investors within the industry. Government and its agencies should play the role of multimodal transport facilitator. [8], In 2004 Nigeria had 105 kilometers of pipelines for condensates, 1,896 kilometers for natural gas, 3,638 kilometers for oil, and 3,626 kilometers for refined products. For a transport system to be reckoned with as sustainable, it must be economically, morally, socially, and environmentally friendly. }); mobile: 'true', Another thing is that with the rail system, more people can be moved and lifted at the same time and there is also reduction of accidents and the like, he said. The two headline projects unveiled at the time were a second railway connecting Lagos in the south to Kano in the north and a railway spanning the coast, from Lagos to Calabar. Many Nigerians also affirmed this as they expressed joy when the rail system in the country finally came back to life, after efforts and promises of many governments. It has both daily and Sunday titles. dv_host: "M_PULSE_NG", According to John, the revamping has enabled more people travel by rail and away from the security concerns on the road. [14], The Nigerian Merchant Navy is not a legally recognized body, but the senior officers are represented by the Merchant Navy Officers' and Water Transport Senior Staff Association. For Nigeria, the need for a sustainable transportation system is pivotal at this point because of the numerous challenges arising from the present transportation systems which are not in any way respectful of economic, social, and environmental concerns. Speaking along these lines was one of the events sponsors, Interswitch, Africas leading digital payment company, who noted the effect of innovation on the countrys transport sector would increase accessibility to safe payment methods and the attendant ease for commuters. This concept of 'transportation gap' was first introduced by Gabriel Bouladon8. He said that it was therefore important to commend the Buhari-led administration for making tremendous efforts in revitalising the nations rail sector. .then(function (registration) { Resource Conservation: A sustainable transport system makes use of more efficient alternative fuel systems in order to conserve energy. It has both daily and Sunday titles. f&&(c.readyState="interactive");c.onreadystatechange=function(){"loaded"!==c.readyState&&"complete"!==c.readyState||d()};return c}var h={};return{load:function(b,a){if(u(b)){if(! "!==a&&k.push(a)});c=k.join("/"); Air pollution exposes humans to silent killer diseases such as stroke, lung cancer, asthma, chronic and acute respiratory diseases, to mention a few. As vehicle ownership is on the rise, traffic is common in the countrys most populous city. Statistics indicate that if emissions of these harmful gaseous substances are to be reduced, the number of vehicles that ply the roads must be reduced even as public transport system is strengthened alongside. The principle of transportation prioritization is such that trips with higher values have lower cost while trips with lower values have higher cost. However, a lot of improvement should be done in enhancing the cargo system in haulage of petroleum products to reduce the burden of tear and wear to the roads and heavy duties vehicles as experience on our highways. It will also create 170,000 jobs and bring the government $200bn in revenue, according to Lekki Port LFTZ Enterprise, the ports developer. Some of the benefits of better public transportation systems are as follows: It provides an alternative to reliance on the motor vehicle, reduces traffic congestion and travel times. Your email address will not be published. It is extremely important to ensure that the needs of both, the suppliers and the consumers are met, and this is made possible through the rail system, so I really appreciate the system, she said. "itemListElement": [] The essence of railway construction is to grow the economy, he said. The draught will be 16.5 metres with a 600-metre turning circle. A typical 20-minutes commute in Lagos could take up to 4-hours in traffic, which leads to lateness or affects performance and impedes productivity. According to him, the decision by the Muhammadu Buharis led government to fix the rail system is not tied to any political motive but for the growth of the countrys economy. (TheNigerialawyer), Get our Top Stories delivered to your inbox, Analysts link Nigeria's sluggish economy in Q1 to fuel scarcity, PoS terminals deployed in Nigeria rises to 1.8 million, 2.3 trillion oil revenue lost in 12 months due to oil theft - IOC. Introduction The railway transport system creates jobs and enhances the growth and development of cities. The package also set aside N54bn ($144.2m) for building and renovating bridges, and N4bn ($10.7m) specifically for the rehabilitation of a mainland bridge in Lagos. return a[x]}function g(){function a(){if(!0===b)for(;0