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THE Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Dr Adegboyega Oyetola; Technical Adviser to the Vice President of Nigeria on Transportation, Logistics and Innovation, Dr Segun Obayendo; and Managing Director of the Nigerian Railway Corporation, Dr Kayode Opeifa are among prominent Nigerians who confirmed their participation at the forth-coming 2026 Transportation Summit.
The summit is being hosted in Lagos by the Transportation Correspondents Association of Nigeria (TCAN).
The TCAN Chairman, Mr Tola Adenubi, said this in a statement on Monday in Lagos.
“The summit, has become a leading annual platform for dialogue on Nigeria’s transportation sector, and will bring together policymakers, regulators, industry leaders, operators, development partners, academics, and other stakeholders to deliberate on strategies for improving Nigeria’s logistic infrastructure, policy implementation, safety innovation, and sustainable development.
“The summit, with the theme: ‘Unlocking Nigeria’s Economic Growth Through Transportation Logistics’, will among others explore critical areas such as current state of Nigeria’s transportation logistics architecture (waterways, road, rail, Air); identify bottlenecks and solutions to seamless cargo and passenger movement and the impact of multimodal transport integration on economic expansion.
“Other areas of focus are investment opportunities within the logistics and supply value chains, digital transformation in the logistic value chain, the challenges of infrastructure financing and public-private partnerships opportunities,” he said.
Adenubi disclosed that stakeholders would also examine regulatory frameworks necessary to optimise the sector and recommend policies to enhance efficiency and global competitiveness at the gathering.
He affirmed that the confirmation of participation by the minister, vice presidential aide on transportation, logistics and innovation; and the NRC managing director reflect the federal government’s commitment to engaging stakeholders and promoting reforms aimed at transforming Nigeria’s transportation sector.
He said the minister was expected to deliver a keynote address outlining the federal government’s logistic agenda, ongoing reforms, infrastructure investments, and policies designed to enhance inter-modal connectivity at the nations ports, improve efficiency of the nations logistic chain, and stimulate economic growth.
“On his part, Obayendo will dissect the nations transportation sector and highlight the reforms and gains of the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Tinubu as it impacts on the nations transportation and logistic sector.
“The managing director of NRC, Dr Kayode Opeifa will speak on the progress recorded in the nation’s railway modernisation programme, operational improvements, rail safety, passenger and freight services, and the corporation’s role in supporting national economic development,” he said.
On the significance of their participation, Adenubi noted that their presence would provide participants with first-hand insights into the federal government’s vision for the transport sector and create opportunities for meaningful dialogue between policymakers, industry operators, and the media.”
He said the 2026 TCAN summit would also feature keynote presentations from government agencies, stakeholdets in the transportation/logistic sub-sector, and networking opportunities focused on strengthening collaboration.
He added that it would address critical issues affecting road, rail, maritime, aviation, and multimodal transportation in Nigeria.
“The body will also honour stakeholders who have contributed to the development of the country’s transport sector in its compendium tagged ‘Champion of Transport Industry Development at the summit slated to hold on Sept. 24 at the Radisson Blue Hotel in Ikeja, Lagos.
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