Experts Urge Action on Nigeria's Transport Policy Failures

At the second edition of the Transport Summit held in Lagos, experts discussed Nigeria's transport failures, attributing them to weak political will and poor policy implementation. Dr Femi Aiyegbajeje from the University of Lagos presented a paper titled ‘Rail-Led Multimodal Integration: Unlocking Efficient Transport, Trade Facilitation and National Connectivity.’ Dr Azeez Mustapha, Managing Principal of AZ Logistics, stated that Nigeria has the capacity for an effective integrated transport system but lacks the political commitment for implementation.

He cited the need for sustained efforts in projects like connecting the Lagos rail network to airports. Olubowala Ade-Onojobi, Managing Director of Expedite Movers Nigeria Limited, criticized the approach to policymaking, urging authorities to focus on executing existing policies.

Oluwadamilola Emmanuel, Special Adviser to the Lagos State Governor on Blue Economy, advocated for homegrown solutions, citing the Lagos State Cowry Card as an example of progress. Kingsley Anaroke, Publisher of MMS Plus Newspaper, called for a gathering of Nigerian transport experts to create a practical framework for integrating transport infrastructure.