Unlocking Nigeria’s potential: experts’ opinion-based insights on the economic impact of logistics challenges

Abstract

From the age of the Silk Roads to industrialisation, countries with effective logistics systems have thrived economically. Despite being Africa’s largest economy, Nigeria suffers from logistical inefficiencies that deter foreign investors, inflate costs, increase operational expenses, reduce revenue, and lower productivity. This study examines Nigeria’s logistics challenges and their economic effects through qualitative analysis. It draws from literature-informed semi- structured interviews with eight senior experts totalling 62 years of experience. Using thematic analysis and axial coding, findings were triangulated with secondary data to ensure validity and contextual accuracy. Findings reveal that poor infrastructure, insecurity, financial instability, unstable policies, high petroleum costs, port congestion, and inadequate logistics technology and human resources significantly hamper Nigeria’s growth. The study proposes investing in infrastructure, integrating advanced logistical tools, and comprehensive employee training to mitigate these challenges. This research offers valuable insights for managers and policy- makers, emphasising the need to address these issues for economic improvement.

Publication DOI: https://doi.org/10.1080/16258312.2025.2497310
Divisions: College of Engineering & Physical Sciences > School of Infrastructure and Sustainable Engineering > Engineering Systems and Supply Chain Management
College of Engineering & Physical Sciences
Aston University (General)
Additional Information: Copyright © 2025 The Author(s). Published by Informa UK Limited, trading as Taylor & Francis Group. This is an Open Access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/), which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited. The terms on which this article has been published allow the posting of the Accepted Manuscript in a repository by the author(s) or with their consent.
Publication ISSN: 1624-6039
Last Modified: 01 May 2025 08:43
Date Deposited: 30 Apr 2025 09:41
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PURE Output Type: Article
Published Date: 2025-04-29
Published Online Date: 2025-04-29
Accepted Date: 2025-04-21
Authors: Okunsanya, Lydia
Azmat, Muhammad (ORCID Profile 0000-0002-8894-3737)

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