The Impact of Corrupt Practices on Apapa Port Access Gridlock, Nigeria

Abstract

The major routes leading to Apapa seaport, have become notorious traffic gridlock spots. This research study was aimed at critically examining the impact of corrupt practices on Apapa Seaport Access Gridlock and further proffer realistic and positive solutions to the pressing national issue. Primary data was gathered using a well-structured questionnaire, administered to 400 respondents who are mainly maritime stakeholders in Apapa seaport. Four hundred and forty copies of a well-structured questionnaires were distributed using the systematic system of sampling with an 85.0% response rate. Descriptive statistics were gotten using the Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) while the Spearman Rank Order Correlation was used in testing the hypotheses. Findings indicated that traffic controllers collecting money from truck drivers was seen as the dominant corrupt practice causing Apapa Seaport Access Gridlock. Hence, the study recommends that there should be an independent watch dog to monitor traffic controllers who collect bribe.