Efficiency of Nigerian Transport System: Lessons Derived from the Developed Nations

Abstract

Among other sectors in the modern society, the roles of transportation cannot be overemphasized. Transportation is mainly demanded to execute the objectives of every other sectors in the economy. An efficient transport system covering rail, waterways, air, and road, is a catalyst for economic growth and development. This paper is aimed at examining transportation sectors in the listed six developed countries (Japan, Germany, India, China, Egypt and South Africa) for the purpose of recommending the derived lessons for Nigeria. Rail transportation is the most dominant mode of transportation in the selected developed countries. Recommendations are made suggested to enhance efficiency of Nigerian transport system.

Keywords: Assessment, Transport systems, rail transport, developed countries, and Nigeria