My recent visit to Lagos has changed my perception of Nigeria’s commercial capital. I can see that the Lagos State government is putting a great emphasis on improving the quality of life of Lagosians. The city is now relatively peaceful and green, while the traffic police tries to turn chaos into order. Efforts to clean up the city are noticeable.

Easing congestion

During my research trips to other African countries, I spent a lot of time stuck in traffic. While Lagos used to be no different, I was surprised how easy it was to move through its streets this time round. I may have been lucky, or perhaps scheduled my meetings countercyclical to rush hour, but overall, even when I was stuck in the car, it generally never took very long to get out of it. This contrasted with my recent experiences in Nairobi, where I once spent seven hours stuck in traffic versus four hours in meetings one day.

Outside Parkview HighriseThe reason why Lagos’ traffic has improved is down to the uncompromising stance of the government. First, it ...

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