Founder of ABC Transport Plc, Mr Frank Nneji, has urged the Federal Government to prioritise highway infrastructure improvement, arguing that improved roads are important to enterprise development, financial productiveness and nationwide improvement.
Nneji, who was Chairman of the Occasion on the thirtieth Anniversary Legacy Leadership Lecture and Awards of Julie Chi-Nwaoha in Lagos, stated environment friendly highway transportation would scale back enterprise prices, enhance logistics and create a extra beneficial surroundings for financial actions.
Speaking on the occasion, which additionally marked 10 years of On The Highway Africa, he famous that highway transport remained the dominant means of motion in Nigeria however acquired much less coverage consideration than different modes, notably aviation.
“Statistics show that more than 90 per cent of Nigerians still move by road,” he stated, stressing the necessity for better authorities dedication to creating the sector.
According to him, whereas challenges within the aviation trade usually appeal to quick nationwide consideration and coverage discussions, issues confronting highway transportation obtain comparatively much less consideration regardless of the sector serving a a lot bigger proportion of the inhabitants.
Nneji maintained that good roads translate into higher enterprise, noting that improved infrastructure would help the motion of items and other people, strengthen logistics operations and stimulate financial development.
He additionally referred to as for better personal sector participation in highway infrastructure improvement, advocating highway concessions as a manner to enhance building high quality, upkeep and long-term sustainability.
He stated authorities ought to discover partnerships with personal buyers to handle infrastructure gaps and be certain that roads are correctly maintained.
The transport entrepreneur additionally highlighted the media’s function in influencing public coverage and selling nationwide improvement. He urged journalists and media organisations to maintain protection of points affecting transportation and logistics, noting that constant reporting might draw consideration to trade challenges and encourage authorities motion.
Nneji was honoured with the Industry Legacy Leadership Award in recognition of his contributions to highway transportation, entrepreneurship and nationwide improvement.
He congratulated the Founder and Publisher of On The Highway Africa, Julie Chi-Nwaoha, on 30 years of reporting the transportation sector, describing her consistency and dedication to trade journalism as commendable.
The anniversary lecture and awards introduced collectively trade stakeholders to mirror on the event of Nigeria’s transportation sector and the function of management, infrastructure and media advocacy in shaping its future.
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