A recent survey conducted by SB Morgan Intelligence has revealed that 58% of Nigerians consider the country’s roads to be unsafe. The report, titled Roads to Nowhere, was released on Thursday and sheds light on the growing concerns surrounding road safety in Nigeria.
According to the findings, 58% of the individuals surveyed expressed concerns about the safety of the nation’s roads. Among them, 34.7% reported frequent security worries, while 23.3% admitted to having significant fears about insecurity. On the other hand, 42% of respondents felt the roads were somewhat safe, with only 2.4% considering them very safe. Furthermore, 14.3% rated the roads as generally safe, and 25.3% described them as moderately safe.
The report highlights the dangers that Nigerians face on the roads, with specific reference to areas like Port Harcourt, Maiduguri, and Lagos. In addition to the unpredictable road conditions, the report points to the irregular police patrols and the high incidence of accidents, calling for immediate improvements in both security and infrastructure.
Chronicles Reporters previously noted that the SB Morgan Intelligence think tank ranked the Port Harcourt-Warri Road in Southern Nigeria as the most hazardous route in the country, even surpassing the notorious Abuja-Kaduna highway. The latter has been the site of numerous security incidents, including the notorious AK-9 train attack in March 2022.
The survey, which focused on the state of Nigerian roads and their associated challenges from January 2023 to December 12, 2024, revealed that kidnapping for ransom has become a significant security threat for travelers along the Port-Harcourt-Warri route during this period. In contrast, the Makurdi-Jos route has been plagued by a mix of youth gang violence and pastoral conflicts, which often lead to protests from farmers. These conflicts, in turn, result in roadblocks and attacks on motorists, the report stated.
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