About
Pat Utomi Slams Nigeria’s Crumbling Roads After 15-Hour Lagos–Asaba Trip, Cites Congestion, Extortion, and Infrastructure Decay
Political economist and public affairs analyst Prof. Pat Utomi has raised alarm over Nigeria’s deteriorating road infrastructure after a Lagos-to-Asaba trip stretched into a grueling 15-hour ordeal, despite no vehicle breakdowns. Utomi detailed the journey on X (formerly Twitter), highlighting that the delay was caused by crumbling roads, severe traffic congestion, and alleged extortion by security operatives along major economic corridors such as the Lagos–Benin–Asaba route.
The journey, which historically took three hours to reach Benin, now took six hours to cover the same stretch. Utomi’s account has reignited public outrage over the state of federal highways, with road users and transport operators noting the economic impact, including higher transport costs, vehicle damage, and delayed goods delivery. Critics argue that while the government pours funds into new mega-projects, critical arteries of the economy are collapsing, undermining commerce, agriculture, and interregional mobility.
Analysts also noted that Nigeria’s near-collapse of the railway system exacerbates the pressure on roads, as frequent breakdowns and limited rail coverage leave roads to bear unsustainable traffic volumes. The consequences are severe: rising transport-driven inflation, reduced productivity, increased road accidents, and widespread frustration. Experts emphasize that functioning road infrastructure is not merely a convenience but a vital component of economic survival.
Political economist and public affairs analyst Prof. Pat Utomi has raised alarm over Nigeria’s deteriorating road infrastructure after a Lagos-to-Asaba trip stretched into a grueling 15-hour ordeal, despite no vehicle breakdowns. Utomi detailed the journey on X (formerly Twitter), highlighting that the delay was caused by crumbling roads, severe traffic congestion, and alleged extortion by security operatives along major economic corridors such as the Lagos–Benin–Asaba route.
The journey, which historically took three hours to reach Benin, now took six hours to cover the same stretch. Utomi’s account has reignited public outrage over the state of federal highways, with road users and transport operators noting the economic impact, including higher transport costs, vehicle damage, and delayed goods delivery. Critics argue that while the government pours funds into new mega-projects, critical arteries of the economy are collapsing, undermining commerce, agriculture, and interregional mobility.
Analysts also noted that Nigeria’s near-collapse of the railway system exacerbates the pressure on roads, as frequent breakdowns and limited rail coverage leave roads to bear unsustainable traffic volumes. The consequences are severe: rising transport-driven inflation, reduced productivity, increased road accidents, and widespread frustration. Experts emphasize that functioning road infrastructure is not merely a convenience but a vital component of economic survival.
Pat Utomi Slams Nigeria’s Crumbling Roads After 15-Hour Lagos–Asaba Trip, Cites Congestion, Extortion, and Infrastructure Decay
Political economist and public affairs analyst Prof. Pat Utomi has raised alarm over Nigeria’s deteriorating road infrastructure after a Lagos-to-Asaba trip stretched into a grueling 15-hour ordeal, despite no vehicle breakdowns. Utomi detailed the journey on X (formerly Twitter), highlighting that the delay was caused by crumbling roads, severe traffic congestion, and alleged extortion by security operatives along major economic corridors such as the Lagos–Benin–Asaba route.
The journey, which historically took three hours to reach Benin, now took six hours to cover the same stretch. Utomi’s account has reignited public outrage over the state of federal highways, with road users and transport operators noting the economic impact, including higher transport costs, vehicle damage, and delayed goods delivery. Critics argue that while the government pours funds into new mega-projects, critical arteries of the economy are collapsing, undermining commerce, agriculture, and interregional mobility.
Analysts also noted that Nigeria’s near-collapse of the railway system exacerbates the pressure on roads, as frequent breakdowns and limited rail coverage leave roads to bear unsustainable traffic volumes. The consequences are severe: rising transport-driven inflation, reduced productivity, increased road accidents, and widespread frustration. Experts emphasize that functioning road infrastructure is not merely a convenience but a vital component of economic survival.
0 Commenti
·0 condivisioni
·594 Views
