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Is Nigeria's port transportation system at a breaking point? Discover the critical missing links that are hindering efficiency and driving up costs for goods.

The key to a thriving port lies in a robust cargo evacuation system. This means seamless integration of road, rail, and inland waterways to move goods effectively.

Currently, over 90% of port cargo relies on trucks, creating immense pressure on our roads and leading to inevitable congestion. Meanwhile, vital modes like barges and railways remain underutilized, a golden opportunity lost.

How can we unlock the full potential of our ports and ensure goods reach consumers at lower prices? The solution starts with government intervention in building and maintaining essential multimodal transport infrastructure.

By revitalizing our rail networks, optimizing barge operations, and improving road systems, we can create a balanced and efficient transport ecosystem. This will not only alleviate port congestion but also make goods more affordable for everyone.

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00:00For a port to be efficient, there must be an effective cargo evacuation system.
00:04This means there must be an effective multimodal transport system by road via trucks,
00:09by inland waterway via the barges, and by the railway.
00:12Unfortunately, over 90% of the goods at the port are transported by the trucks,
00:17leaving pressure on the road, while the barge and the railway are not utilized properly.
00:24This is where the government needs to intervene.
00:26The government must ensure that there is infrastructure for this multimodal transport system.
00:31The rail must be working, the barges must work, and the road must also work, not leaving pressure only on
00:37the road.
00:38When there is an effective multimodal transport system, the prices of goods will be lower,
00:43and there will be no congestion at the ports.

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