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FINAL REPORT: A survey of innovative road transport solutions in Nigeria in response to the COVID-19 pandemic

Published: {acf_publication_date: F Y}

Main topic: Public transport, Crisis response, COVID-19

Study countrie(s): The Gambia, Nigeria, Ghana

Written by: Obiora Obasi, Donald Chiuba Okeke, Maxwell Umunna Nwachukwu

Published by: Ikeoha Foundation

Study type: Research report

This study surveyed innovative road transport solutions in Nigeria in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The studyemployed a mixed-method involving both qualitative and quantitative research. Principal component analysis andmultiple criteria analysis were used to analyse the data from questionnaires. The results show a high degree ofcompliance to safety and health protocols by road transport operators and road users, suggesting that this mayhave contributed to the effective management of the pandemic in Nigeria.