Road Infrastructure: Experts Call for Reintroduction of Automated Weighbridge Compliance

Logistics experts are calling for the immediate reintroduction of automated weighbridge compliance across Nigeria to safeguard the nation's substantial investments in road infrastructure. They contend that the lack of effective enforcement of weight regulations is leading to overloaded trucks, which in turn cause enormous pressure and premature degradation of the road networks.

This call to action was highlighted during the 10th anniversary of CityBusinessNews, themed 'Logistics As The Engine Room Of Nigeria Economy.' Dr. Boboye Oyeyemi, President of the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT), stressed the need for the government to reinstate weighbridges nationwide. He also emphasized the importance of developing human capital within the industry through a chartered framework focused on curbing operational hazards in the haulage fleet.

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As a nation we must be Institutionalizing professional safety certifications that pushes the sector toward automated weighbridge compliance preventing overloaded trucks from destroying road investments.This directly protects the federal government’s historic N3.23 trillion road infrastructure budget from premature degradation.

Oyeyemi stated that institutionalizing professional safety certifications and pushing for automated weighbridge compliance is crucial. This measure, he explained, directly protects the federal government's historic N3.23 trillion road infrastructure budget from premature wear and tear. The goal is to prevent overloaded trucks from destroying these vital public assets.

Further recommendations included developing pipeline infrastructure as an alternative to road transport, a strategy observed in places like the UAE. Frank Nneji, Founder of ABC Transport, urged the government to explore such alternatives to alleviate the strain on roads. Moses Ebosele, Publisher of CityBusinessNews, noted the growing recognition of logistics not just as a supporting function but as a strategic driver of economic growth and competitiveness.

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The UAE is currently building a pipeline to bypass the strait of Hormuz , so this is the issue we must start looking at as a country and must continue to provide favourable conditions for the industry.