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Minister of Transportation, Rt. Hon. Rotimi Chibuike Amaechi has restated the readiness of the Ministry to partner with the Lagos State Government on improved ways of utilising the inland water ways to improve transportation system in the state.
The Minister who was the Lead Speaker at the 1st Lagos Traffic Radio Lecture Series with the theme “Migrating Workforce: The Challenges of Mass Transportation” on 7th June,observed that it has become necessary for Lagos State to utilise other modes for mass transportation as the roads alone cannot cope with the level of migration into the city.

Amaechi said that the ministry has forwarded the National Transport Commission and the Nigerian Railway Corporation bills to the National Assembly for consideration with the aim of enhancing regulation and further opening opportunities for private sector investment into critical transport infrastructure.He highlighted some of the strategic interventions the ministry has embarked upon to improve transportation system in the country to include the auditing of the maritime sector, the re-establishment of a new national shipping line through a Public Private Partnership (PPP) arrangement, building modern rail infrastructure to link most of the country and the establishment of inland ports amongst others.

While commending the Government of Lagos State for its strategic focus in transportation development, Hon. Amaechi urged the Lagos State Government to remain committed to its transport master plan.The Minister assured stakeholders that the present administration led by President Muhammadu Buhari has the capacity and political will to deliver on its promises because of its zero tolerance for corruption and commitment to due diligence.

He said.....

“In fact, as families migrate due to employment purposes, they are compelled to move with children who require transportation to attend schools. Where transportation is lacking, the level of distress for the working parents and children becomes increased.

“Studies of the travel behaviour of the migrating workforce in the UK and US10  for example show that  Migrants are concentrated in metropolitan areas where public transport provision is high.

“In the UK in particular, 40 percent of the non-EEA migrant population live in London compared to UK nationals. Researchers in the US on the other hand reveal that migrants’ would prefer residential locations that are well served by public transport. The research further reveals that In developing countries, Migrants’ travel is strongly associated with the use of non-car-driving modes of travel (including public transport including buses, trains, underground/light rail, walking, cycling and car sharing. )

“Therefore, availability of efficient and affordable transportation in a location  is a major consideration for  the  choice  migrants make   to  look for employment  and places of residence.
According to him, as far as mass transportation is concerned, there is evidence to show that inadequacy in transport infrastructure and services has contributed significantly to the prevalence of poverty across various Nigerian communities in both urban and rural areas.
The minster explained that the problems of Nigerian transport system have varied across various sub-sectors including air, water, rail and road transport.
He urged Lagos State government to make its policy on water transportation known to the Federal Government before it considers numerous proposals from the private sector operators.

Source: http://www.trezzyblog.com/2016/06/amaechi-orders-end-to-rooftop-riding-on.html

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Minister of Transportation, Rt. Hon. Rotimi Chibuike Amaechi has restated the readiness of the Ministry to partner with the Lagos State Government on improved ways of utilising the inland water ways to improve transportation system in the state.
The Minister who was the Lead Speaker at the 1st Lagos Traffic Radio Lecture Series with the theme “Migrating Workforce: The Challenges of Mass Transportation” on 7th June,observed that it has become necessary for Lagos State to utilise other modes for mass transportation as the roads alone cannot cope with the level of migration into the city.

Amaechi said that the ministry has forwarded the National Transport Commission and the Nigerian Railway Corporation bills to the National Assembly for consideration with the aim of enhancing regulation and further opening opportunities for private sector investment into critical transport infrastructure.He highlighted some of the strategic interventions the ministry has embarked upon to improve transportation system in the country to include the auditing of the maritime sector, the re-establishment of a new national shipping line through a Public Private Partnership (PPP) arrangement, building modern rail infrastructure to link most of the country and the establishment of inland ports amongst others.

While commending the Government of Lagos State for its strategic focus in transportation development, Hon. Amaechi urged the Lagos State Government to remain committed to its transport master plan.The Minister assured stakeholders that the present administration led by President Muhammadu Buhari has the capacity and political will to deliver on its promises because of its zero tolerance for corruption and commitment to due diligence.

He said.....

“In fact, as families migrate due to employment purposes, they are compelled to move with children who require transportation to attend schools. Where transportation is lacking, the level of distress for the working parents and children becomes increased.

“Studies of the travel behaviour of the migrating workforce in the UK and US10  for example show that  Migrants are concentrated in metropolitan areas where public transport provision is high.

“In the UK in particular, 40 percent of the non-EEA migrant population live in London compared to UK nationals. Researchers in the US on the other hand reveal that migrants’ would prefer residential locations that are well served by public transport. The research further reveals that In developing countries, Migrants’ travel is strongly associated with the use of non-car-driving modes of travel (including public transport including buses, trains, underground/light rail, walking, cycling and car sharing. )

“Therefore, availability of efficient and affordable transportation in a location  is a major consideration for  the  choice  migrants make   to  look for employment  and places of residence.
According to him, as far as mass transportation is concerned, there is evidence to show that inadequacy in transport infrastructure and services has contributed significantly to the prevalence of poverty across various Nigerian communities in both urban and rural areas.
The minster explained that the problems of Nigerian transport system have varied across various sub-sectors including air, water, rail and road transport.
He urged Lagos State government to make its policy on water transportation known to the Federal Government before it considers numerous proposals from the private sector operators.

Source: http://www.trezzyblog.com/2016/06/amaechi-orders-end-to-rooftop-riding-on.html

Did he blame GEJ at the meeting?

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