The problem of bad roads in the country has become an
embarrassing stigma. In many parts of this country,
normal interaction has been frustrated by bad roads.
Vehicle owners are in distress as their vehicles are not
used optimally. The roads are so bad that vehicles using those roads invariably retire to a mechanics workshop at the end of every journey. Transporters are hurting and are bewildered that despite their payment of all road taxes to the Federal Government and the various rates to the state and local governments, little is being done to repair the roads upon which their livelihood depends.
it impossible to plan a journey or predict arrival time..
But all this is happening in a country where there are
several agencies, including the Federal Ministry of Works
responsible for the construction and maintenance of roads.
Every state and local government is charged with the
responsibility of construction and maintenance of roads.
The federal government at least on paper has voted
billions for the rehabilitation of our road network. Previous
federal ministers of Works have assured that contracts had been awarded, but nothing concrete ever happens on the ground. It has been suggested that the EFCC should be
persuaded to look into what happened to the billions
allocated for road works. After 56 yrs independence Nigeria is still battling with road construction. it is a shame to past Nigeria government.
There is the problem of erosion impacting on the road
network. Whole sections of our roads are being washed
away by erosion and poorly planned or non-existent
drainage system. Additionally there are many bridges
without any warning signs and no handrails. Vehicles have
been known to plunge into the river with grave
consequences.
It will soon be Christmastime when Nigeria experiences an
upsurge in commuter traffic. With the roads being in such
poor state it is doubtful whether individuals would be
prepared to put themselves through the rigours of a
punishing journey merely for the sake of celebrating the
yuletide with their kith and kin and friends..

The lack of maintenance of roads in Nigeria has become a
public issue as Nigerians are daily lamenting this failure of
leadership. Good roads are a basic component of good
governance. Nigerians are routinely being put at risk
everyday as a result of the failure of the state to provide
adequate amenities for its citizens. All the authorities
involved in road construction and maintenance should
buckle down and do something to remove this blot on
Nigeria 's image..let this government correct the mistakes of the past government
God bless Nigeria.
God bless the president and his cabinet