Nigeria: derelict railroads
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In recent years, the Nigerian federal government has preferred to invest in road construction rather than in expensive rail infrastructure.
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By: Liza Fabbian
4 min
In Nigeria, two railway lines run from north to south, west and east of the country.
But many communities are still very isolated.
This is particularly the case in the city of Makurdi, capital of the state of Benue, in the center-east of the country.
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Widespread insecurity in Nigeria is a huge challenge for travel or road transport.
However, few alternatives exist.
While the better-off Nigerians easily fly, the poorest run the risk of being kidnapped.
As for the transport of goods across the country, it is extremely expensive.
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