
ThisDay Live examines how Nigeria's deteriorating road infrastructure is reshaping travel habits, pushing commuters toward air travel as road conditions worsen. The report notes that successive administrations have struggled to salvage failing roads nationwide, a challenge described as unnecessary. According to the outlet, the worsening state of highways has consequently driven many Nigerians to seek alternative means of transport, leaving commuters with narrowing choices between risky road journeys and costlier flights.
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