Expert Calls for Multimodal Transport System in Nigeria to Boost Economy

The article emphasizes the necessity of implementing a multimodal transport system in Nigeria due to the increasing population and inadequate transport infrastructure. It discusses the revival of the country's rail system and the underutilization of water transport connecting key cities like Calabar, Port Harcourt, Yenagoa, Lagos, Warri, and Sapele.

Professor Bamidel Badejo, an expert in transport studies, stresses the importance of integrating different modes of transport to unlock Nigeria's economic and social potential. The recent Transport Infrastructure Summit in Lagos highlighted the urgency of this integration to enhance efficiency and create job opportunities.