The Independent
Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN) has urged the
Federal Government to hasten the development of the rail system to
enhance effective petroleum products distribution across the country.
Olumide Ogunmade,
the chairman of south-west chapter of the association, told the News
Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Lagos on Monday that rail system was one of
the best and cheapest means of haulage in the world. He said that a
trip by rail could take what 30 to 50 trucks would carry.
Mr. Ogunmade said
that high-speed trains have become important mode of transportation,
and advised the federal government to partner with private sector
operators to achieve the objective.
