Lagos, the business capital of Africa like it is known for, never fails to live up to its expectation. The economic development rate of this small land massed state compared to all others is second to none.
Seen as a land of opportunities, different tribes and countrymen from all walks of life chose to make it their abode. No wonder it is also referred to as the ‘United states of Lagos’.
In a quest to make a living so as to make ends meet, Lagosians get involved in a lot of businesses as long as it brings gain. Entrepreneurial critical thinkers are always ready to come up with solutions addressing these ‘Lagos problems’ for a bigger gain too. Logistics companies tackle the challenge of getting one’s goods safely on time despite the crazy traffic and other factor conditions. Some of the challenges faced by a typical logistics company in Lagos are:
Lagos traffic
If a fast moving traffic were to be a Picharge 45min fastcharging cable, Lagos traffic would be the 2-3hrs average charging cable. an uninformed person may go psycho once hitted by Lagos traffic and the James bond style drivings that play out daily on the Lagos road. As a simple rule, someone once advised ‘Everybody on the road is mad, follow suit!’ failure to adhere may earn you a plot for the night on the road.
Wares security
It is barely impossible to get to locations around Lagos without Street urchins otherwise known as ‘agbero’, ‘omo-onile’, ‘omo’ta’ etc except for well coordinated residential areas. They pose a major security challenge as they’re known to be fueled and fed mostly by politicians especially around election periods. Non-election period means they will have to vend for themselves which they do by becoming a menace to the society. A parked vehicle/motorcycle unattended to may be looted to the nook and obviously a person driving/riding and doing the drop him/herself will have to at one point or the other leave the vehicle/motorcycle for drop-offs.
LASTMA Palava
It is not unusual to see personnel adorned in a cream colored shirt and wine colored cap and trousers around Lagos, they are known as ‘LASTMA officials. ‘LASTMA’ is the abbreviation for Lagos State Traffic Management Authority. It’s an agency set up by the state government to address Lagos traffic situations, that is, to see to the free flow of traffic around Lagos. They misuse powers infested upon them by extorting motorist for baseless reasons, however the recent crackdown on corrupt officers is laudable.
Despite this unwavering challenges experienced, the logistics industry in Lagos still accrue joy to its actors, some of which are:
Growing demand
Logistics is playing a part so big in the economy of Lagos at such even shop owners now also advertise their wares on the internet and have them shipped from their store to the customers, so do selling students and home based sellers too.
Good Remuneration
Game changers in the industry played their games at such cost is reduced while good prices are charged in which customers are satisfied and employees get paid well. Some logistics companies also encourage hard working riders/drivers by paying per successful trip/delivery. The average delivery fee charged by a logistics company ranges between N1000 – N2000 for mainland to mainland (or island to island) deliveries while prices may go higher if movement cut across the Lagoon.
Contribution to Nation/Community growth
The Government have been a major beneficiary of the booming local logistics industry in Nigeria from personal income taxes to road/toll charges and other duties. so also do the road/traffic management and enforcement authorities through their threats extort the drivers/riders using this as a knife to their presumed share of the national cake.
Speed
Logistics companies would often have the bikers arm where short time noticed calls needing urgent attention are channelled through. this is due to the crazy traffic that not only keeps the road blocked most times but could easily be started by minor disagreements between road users. Hence bikes offer the benefit of easy maneuvering and even portability to sidewalks.
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