Road or Air Travel: The Narrowing Choices of Nigerian Commuters

THISDAYLIVE | 08-09-2026 12:59am |

The article discusses the deteriorating state of road infrastructure in Nigeria, which has led many commuters to prefer air travel. However, high airfares have made flying unaffordable for many, creating a dilemma. Poor road conditions, such as on the Benin-Asaba and Lagos-Ore highways, have caused journeys to take over 72 hours, increasing security risks like kidnapping. The piece questions the responsibility for fixing roads and the constitutional duty of government to ensure the welfare of citizens.

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