Since the mid 1980s, most urban residents in Nigeria, who are largely dependent on a variety of public transport modes, continue to face a serious mobility crisis situation, in spite of the palliative measures that have so far been introduced. In addition, current approaches and efforts at improving public transport services and what goes on in the operating environment raise serious doubts and questions about what is achievable now and in the future, and the commitment of policymakers and implementors, as well as service providers in the drive towards 'sustaining' this vital sector of the Nigerian economy. If public transport is to be `sustainable' in Nigeria, especially in line with the local agenda and action plans drawn up since the Earth Summit of 1992 and the City Summit of 1996, then some basic, but critical reformatory issues should be the focus of attention. This paper addresses some critical issues, and suggests remedies that would ensure the `sustainability' of urban public transport services in Nigeria. (A) The French title of the paper is: "Transport public urbain durable au Nigéria : questions cruciales et solutions".
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