Did you know that before 1972, Nigerian driver seats were on the right side of the vehicle? However, in April 1972, under the leadership of Major-General Yakubu Gowon, Nigeria made a dramatic shift in its transportation system, moving from right-hand to left-hand driving.Factors Influencing Change: 1. Increased International TradeAs Nigeria’s trade with surrounding countries, especially former French colonies, grew, right-hand driving proved troublesome. Drivers from these countries, who are accustomed to driving on the left, struggled to navigate Nigerian roadways. Switching to a left-hand dr…