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TechInAfrica – Nigeria’s Eko Innovation Center has launched a social innovation challenge EkoTraffic that worth $5 million to find innovative solutions in tackling Lagos traffic. It’s targeting social idealists, problem solvers, as well as curious developers to create a solution to the Lagos traffic.
The independent research center revealed that 55% of people living in Lagos spend around 5 – 6 hours daily in traffic, 23% spend 1 – 2 hours daily, 20% spend 30 – 40 minutes daily, and only 2% who said that they don’t experience serious traffic in Lagos.
Social innovators with a brilliant idea to solve #Ekotraffic are encouraged to apply for the challenge. Interested participants, you can visit this link https://ekoinnovationcenter.com/eko-traffic for further information about the challenge.
Lagos population is estimated to grow to 36 million by 2020 which will add to the traffic issue. Before it happens, thus, need to find an effective solution. If not, this will also lead to other problems, including human health, the environment, as well as other emotional effects.
The Eko Innovation Center was launched by Babajide Sanwoolu, the Executive Governor of Lagos State. It’s a private-sector driven tech hub aiming at increasing the entrepreneurial and technological capacity across the state.
Source: techawk.com.ng
