GIGM (God Is Good Motors) built its reputation on scheduled departures and online booking at a time when neither was standard in the sector. GIGM is the closest thing Nigerian intercity road transport has to an airline operating model: fixed departure times, seat assignment, a booking system that is genuinely the front door rather than an afterthought, and a vehicle fleet segmented into named classes. The network data shows a carrier that has chosen depth on strong corridors over blanket coverage.
Key takeaways
- 63 terminals across 27 cities in 22 states.
- 47 scheduled corridors currently carry live GIGM fares.
- Posted fares range from ₦13,000 to ₦123,500.
- Vehicle classes on the index: Benz, Hiace, Hiace X, Jet, Sienna, Toyota.
Network at a glance
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Terminals | 63 |
| Cities served | 27 |
| States served | 22 |
| Corridors with live fares | 47 |
| Fare range | ₦13,000 – ₦123,500 |
Where it is strong: Process. Departure discipline and class segmentation are more consistent here than anywhere else on the index.
What to watch: That positioning is priced in. GIGM is rarely the fare floor on a corridor, and on several routes it sits at the ceiling.
GIGM routes and fares
The table below is drawn from live schedule records rather than a published brochure rate, so it reflects what the operator is actually selling today. Fare ranges span vehicle classes on the same corridor.
| Route | Fare range | Journey time | Vehicle class |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abuja to Asaba | ₦36,050 – ₦52,750 | 7h 12m | Hiace X, Jet, Toyota |
| Abuja to Awka | ₦39,950 – ₦55,550 | 7h 45m | Hiace X, Jet, Toyota |
| Abuja to Benin City | ₦29,350 – ₦46,750 | 7 hours | Hiace X, Jet, Toyota |
| Abuja to Lagos | ₦38,950 – ₦57,550 | 11 hours | Hiace X, Jet |
| Abuja to Owerri | ₦38,350 – ₦54,250 | 9h 15m | Hiace, Jet, Sienna |
| Abuja to Port Harcourt | ₦41,850 – ₦57,550 | 10h 36m | Hiace, Jet, Sienna |
| Benin City to Lagos | ₦28,200 – ₦123,500 | 4h 56m | Benz, Hiace, Hiace X, Jet |
| Lagos to Aba | ₦32,450 – ₦50,700 | 9h 51m | Hiace, Hiace X, Jet, Toyota |
| Lagos to Awka | ₦23,500 – ₦43,500 | 7h 5m | Hiace, Hiace X, Jet |
| Lagos to Benin City | ₦25,250 – ₦43,750 | 5h 8m | Benz, Hiace, Hiace X, Jet |
| Lagos to Owerri | ₦29,550 – ₦47,500 | 8 hours | Hiace, Hiace X, Jet |
| Lagos to Port Harcourt | ₦34,000 – ₦51,000 | 9 hours | Hiace, Hiace X, Jet, Sienna, Toyota |
| Port Harcourt to Benin City | ₦29,250 – ₦57,650 | 4 hours | Benz, Hiace X |
| Yenagoa to Benin City | ₦16,500 – ₦35,950 | 3h 30m | Hiace X, Jet |
Cities served
GIGM maintains terminals in the following 27 cities. Terminal count is a better guide to how easy an operator is to actually use than fleet size: it determines how far you travel before your journey starts.
- Aba
- Abakaliki
- Abuja
- Accra
- Akure
- Asaba
- Awka
- Benin City
- Calabar
- Cotonou
- Ekwulobia
- Enugu
- Ibadan
- Ikom
- Jos
- Kaduna
- Kuje
- Lagos
- Lokoja
- lome
- Nsukka
- Owerri
- Port Harcourt
- Sagamu
- Uyo
- Warri
- Yenagoa
Vehicle classes
Fare differences within a single GIGM route are almost entirely a vehicle question. The classes recorded against GIGM services are Benz, Hiace, Hiace X, Jet, Sienna, Toyota. If you are comparing a GIGM fare against another operator, compare like for like — a Hiace seat and a luxury coach seat are not the same purchase. We break the classes down in our guide to Nigerian intercity bus classes.
Comparing GIGM against other operators
GIGM fares appear on Transita alongside every other operator on the same corridor, which is the point: you compare the fare, the vehicle class and the departure terminal in one place instead of opening five separate sites. Once you have decided, you travel with the operator directly.
Compare live fares across every operator on Transita. One search covers every operator on the corridor.
Frequently asked questions
How many terminals does GIGM have?
GIGM operates 63 terminals across 27 cities in 22 states on the Transita index.
What are GIGM fares?
Currently between ₦13,000 and ₦123,500 depending on corridor and vehicle class.
How do I compare GIGM fares?
Transita lists live GIGM fares next to every competing operator on the same corridor, with vehicle class and departure terminal shown alongside the price.
Which routes does GIGM run?
GIGM currently posts live fares on 47 corridors, concentrated on Aba, Abakaliki, Abuja, Accra, Akure, Asaba and others.
