PRE-COLONIAL ECONOMY AND TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM IN SOUTH-WEST NIGERIA UP TILL 1900

Author: Bolarinwa Ogundeji

ABSTRACT

The evolution of transport has always been linked to economic development. This pervasive role of transportation led to the idea that any human society is as developed as its transportation system. History is on the verge of extinction in Nigeria, In view of the above, this study has provided a detailed historical analysis of Pre Colonial transportation system and its impact on economic development in South-west Nigeria in order to preserve non-mechanical means of transportation that existed before the introduction of modern transportation in Nigeria. This study trace the history of transportation system as a lifeline of the economy in South-west Nigeria. Study showed that even though the various forms of pre-colonial transportation were vestigial and also had their challenges, they were able to help in the growth and development of the economy in the study area. The method adopted for this study is historical in approach.

Keywords: Pre-colonial, Means of transportation, Economiy, South-western Nigeria

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