Stakeholders across Nigeria’s transportation industry will on Wednesday, October 29, 2025, gather in Lagos for the maiden Transport Summit.
The one-day event will hold at the Providence Hotel, Ikeja GRA, and will bring together regulators, policymakers, operators, and professionals to confront Nigeria’s long-standing infrastructure challenges.
The summit, with the theme “Nigeria’s Transport Infrastructure: Innovation for a Sustainable Future”, is organised by JustAlive Communications Limited, publishers of JustNet News, an online transportation platform.
According to the Managing Director of JustAlive Communications, Mrs. Pearl Ngwama, the initiative was conceived as a platform to engage stakeholders in deep discussions on the state of infrastructure and the need for urgent transformation.
She explained that the gathering would present an opportunity to examine the transport sector holistically while focusing on infrastructure renewal, sustainability, and growth strategies.
Mrs. Ngwama noted that the Transport Summit will address challenges across aviation, shipping, railway, and road networks as well as the waterways system, stressing that each sector plays a crucial role in economic competitiveness.
She further highlighted that the conversations will not be limited to identifying problems but will also generate practical solutions that can be implemented to strengthen Nigeria’s transportation backbone.
“This Transport Summit is designed to be a collaborative platform for experts, policymakers, and industry leaders,” she stated.
“We expect discussions that will highlight global best practices, regulatory alignment, and innovative solutions that can reposition Nigeria’s infrastructure for the future.”
She added that the summit is part of JustAlive’s contribution to transport and logistics development in Nigeria, especially at a time when infrastructure is widely regarded as one of the biggest obstacles to national growth. Ngwama stressed that transportation is not only about moving people and goods but also a vital contributor to the Gross Domestic Product, pointing out that no economy can thrive without efficient systems of connectivity.
Nigeria’s transport sector has for decades faced persistent issues including inadequate road maintenance, slow-paced railway expansion, congested seaports, and the need for more modern airport facilities.
These challenges, analysts warn, continue to stifle the economy by increasing logistics costs, weakening trade, and limiting competitiveness on the global stage.
The Transport Summit will therefore serve as a timely intervention where participants can propose sustainable models for investment, policy reform, and operational innovation.
The expected outcome of the event is to set a new agenda for the transport industry by promoting collaboration between government and private operators, encouraging cross-sector learning, and laying a foundation for an integrated multimodal system.
Organisers believe that such synergy will drive efficiency and open up opportunities for trade and development.
The maiden Transport Summit is ultimately about shaping the future of Nigeria’s transport infrastructure. It is expected to mark the beginning of a sustained dialogue that can guide policy and investment decisions for years to come.
With experts storming Lagos to share insights and recommendations, stakeholders believe the event could become a turning point in the country’s pursuit of sustainable infrastructure reform.
