The chairman of Global Transport Policy News And Services Dr. Oluwasegun Musa has expressed his readiness to assist the government achieve efficient transport infrastructure needed to have a continental economic powerhouse.
He made this known during the maiden Global Transport Policy Annual Roundtable and the launch of its bilingual magazine that held at Marriott hotel on April 24th, 2024.
At the ground-breaking event themed: “Transport Infrastructure and Strategic Policy Intervention: Building Blocks for economic Growth.” Musa noted that Transport Infrastructure serves as the lifeblood of an interconnected world as well as fascinating the movement of people and goods around the globe. However, he commended government’s commitment to infrastructure development, with the instituting of the National Integrated Infrastructure Master Plan, and the Presidential Infrastructure Development Fund for execution of critical infrastructure projects
The Maritime expert stressed the need for strategic policies designed to optimist transportation networks to ensure efficiency, sustainability, and exclusivity.
“Connectivity goes beyond geographical boundaries integrating different regions into cohesive economic units.
“Whether it be roads, pipeline, railways, airways, or maritime routes, the seamless interconnectivity of transport networks fosters trade, spurs investment, and promotes the exchange of knowledge and expertise.
“By investing in last-mile connectivity, we can ensure that the benefits of economic growth are shared by all segments of society.
“Therefore, our first building block is the establishment of a comprehensive, multimodal transport system that enhances connectivity within and beyond our borders, stretching to neighbouring countries to further amplify the benefits of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA),” he said.
Musa called for the development of policies that reinforces the success of intermodal transport.
“The revitalisation of Nigeria’s transport infrastructure requires bold vision, decisive action, and unwavering commitment.
“By prioritising strategic policy intervention, we can lay the foundation for sustainable economic growth, job creation, and improved quality of life for all Nigerians,”
The Governor of Lagos State, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, says the Lagos State Transport Policy will be unveiled in May.
Sanwo-Olu said this at the unveiling of the Global Transport Policy Annual Transport Roundtable/Bilingual Magazine on Wednesday in Lagos.
Sanwo-Olu was represented at the event by the Commissioner for Transportation, Mr Oluwaseun Osiyemi.
The governor noted that the policy was put together to ensure a sustainable, efficient, and reliable transportation system that would attract investors and encourage public private partnership.
According to Sanwo-Olu, the policy document when fully operational will serve a number of functions.
“First, as a set of transport goals, objectives and strategies for the government and people of Lagos State. Second; as the basis for emerging regulations and legislations on transport and traffic development of the state.
“The Lagos State Transport Policy will address issues such as integration of all modes, inclusion of people with disability in the provision of transport infrastructure.
“Others are the encouragement of private participation in the provision of infrastructure and services, encouragement and inclusion of non-motorised transport infrastructure in on going road projects,” He said.
