Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, along with industry leaders, investors, policymakers, and other stakeholders, is set to discuss and propose solutions for the growing importance of integrated transportation in driving Nigeria's economic development at the fourth edition of the Global Transport Policy (GTP) Multimodal Roundtable.
Event Details
The annual transport summit, scheduled for June 17, 2026, in Lagos, will bring together policymakers, transport experts, investors, academics, and industry leaders to explore practical solutions for transforming Nigeria's transportation system. Speaking at a press conference in Lagos, Chairman and Managing Director of Widescope Logistics International and Convener of the GTP, Dr. Segun Musa, described the governor's expected attendance as a major boost for the conference and a reflection of Lagos State's commitment to transport innovation.
Theme and Focus
The conference, themed “Transforming Nigeria’s Transport System: Integrating Solutions for Safety, Efficiency and Sustainability,” is expected to attract over 400 participants from across the transport ecosystem. Musa said the event aligns with the vision of creating a transport network where road, rail, waterways, and aviation work together seamlessly to support economic growth and improve mobility.
“We want a holistic transport system where all modes interact in a symbiotic way to complement one another. We cannot get transport right until we begin proper integration across all modes,” Musa stated.
Key Issues
The GTP convener noted that excessive dependence on road transportation has continued to place enormous pressure on infrastructure, making the case for stronger investment in rail and water transport alternatives. He said the government is spending so much on roads, yet citizens hardly see the expected value because the burden on the roads is simply too much. “We need to move traffic from roads to rail and from rail to waterways so that the pressure is distributed,” he added.
Sub-Themes
The conference will feature discussions around three key sub-themes: Investment: Driving a Resilient Workforce; Seamless Mobility: Driving Economic Growth Through an Integrated Transport System; and Safe, Smart Mobility: Reimagining Transport Systems for a Greener Future.
Expert Perspectives
Also speaking at the briefing, Director of the Centre for Multimodal Transport Studies, University of Lagos, Prof. Iyiola Oni, commended the organisers for sustaining conversations around transport integration, describing the initiative as a genuine pathway to transforming Nigeria’s transport sector. “What we are seeing is an effort to encourage a comprehensive and integrated multimodal transport system in Nigeria. Each mode has its own value, and if we deploy them properly, we can reduce congestion, improve efficiency and maximise investments,” Oni said.
Chief Operating Officer of Global Transport Policy, Mark Onuchi, said the summit would serve as a platform for collaboration among transport operators, innovators, and government agencies. He stressed that Nigeria would be a powerhouse if a multimodal system is properly integrated, adding that this conference is about bringing together the ecosystem builders, policymakers, and operators who can make that happen.
