The Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry is pushing for a smarter fix to one of Lagos's most stubborn problems. The LCCI has proposed a port corridor coordination mechanism that would bring federal and state authorities together to tackle the chronic gridlock choking Apapa and Tin Can Island.
The congestion around these two ports has long been a source of frustration for traders, transporters, and everyday Lagosians who share the roads with heavy trucks. The LCCI believes that a coordinated approach between the different tiers of government is key to breaking the cycle of gridlock that has made the Apapa corridor one of the most difficult stretches of road in the country.
The proposal signals growing pressure from the business community for a more unified response to port access challenges. With both Apapa and Tin Can Island handling a significant share of Nigeria's import and export traffic, the stakes for getting this right are high, and the LCCI appears ready to keep the conversation going until something moves.
Originally published by BusinessDay.