NIWA, LASWA, SIFAX, Dangote Transport Lead Stakeholders for 2026 TCAN Summit

NIWA, LASWA, SIFAX, Dangote Transport Lead Stakeholders for 2026 TCAN Summit

 

The National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA), Lagos State Waterways Authority (LASWA), SIFAX Logistics and Dangote Transport are among leading government agencies and private-sector operators that have confirmed participation in the 2026 Transportation Summit of the Transportation Correspondents Association of Nigeria (TCAN).

The summit, scheduled for September 24, 2026, at the Radisson Hotel, Ikeja, Lagos, will bring together policymakers, regulators, industry leaders, transport operators, development partners, academics and other stakeholders to examine how transportation and logistics can be leveraged to accelerate Nigeria’s economic growth.

Themed “Unlocking Nigeria’s Economic Growth Through Transportation Logistics,” the summit is expected to focus on critical issues affecting the efficiency, competitiveness and sustainability of Nigeria’s transportation and logistics ecosystem.

According to the TCAN Chairman, Tola Adenubi, discussions will centre on strategies for improving logistics infrastructure, strengthening policy implementation, enhancing safety and innovation, and promoting sustainable development across the sector.

He said the summit would examine the current state of Nigeria’s transportation logistics architecture, with particular attention to roads, waterways, rail and aviation.

“Participants are expected to identify bottlenecks affecting the seamless movement of cargo and passengers and examine how multimodal transportation integration can contribute to economic expansion,” Adenubi said.

He added that other key areas would include investment opportunities across the logistics and supply-chain ecosystem, digital transformation of the logistics value chain, infrastructure financing and public-private partnership opportunities.

Adenubi said stakeholders would also examine regulatory frameworks needed to optimise the transportation sector and develop policy recommendations capable of improving efficiency and strengthening Nigeria’s global competitiveness.

According to him, the participation of NIWA, LASWA, SIFAX Logistics and Dangote Transport underscores the growing commitment of both government agencies and private-sector operators to finding practical solutions to the challenges confronting Nigeria’s transportation industry.

The summit is also expected to provide a platform for government representatives to present ongoing reforms, infrastructure investments and policy initiatives aimed at improving intermodal connectivity, particularly the integration of waterways with road and rail transportation.

Adenubi said the participation of key government agencies and industry players would provide stakeholders with first-hand insights into the government’s transportation agenda while creating an avenue for meaningful dialogue among policymakers, operators and the media.

The 2026 TCAN Summit will feature keynote presentations from government officials and industry stakeholders, alongside networking sessions designed to strengthen collaboration and partnerships across the transportation and logistics value chain.

Discussions will cover critical challenges and opportunities in road, rail, maritime, aviation and multimodal transportation, with emphasis on how an integrated transport system can improve cargo movement, passenger mobility and economic productivity.

TCAN will also recognise individuals and organisations that have made significant contributions to the development of Nigeria’s transportation industry through its “Champion of Transport Industry Development” compendium.

 

The association said the summit is expected to generate practical recommendations for strengthening Nigeria’s logistics architecture and positioning transportation as a more powerful engine of economic growth.