On the Highway Marks 30 Years, Sets Agenda for Safer Roads, Sustainable Mobility

On the Highway Marks 30 Years, Sets Agenda for Safer Roads, Sustainable Mobility

 

As stakeholders prepare to assess Nigeria’s highway challenges, road safety, emergency rescue services and the transition to CNG-powered mobility at anniversary lecture in Lagos

JCN Consulting and On The Highway Africa, a magazine dedicated to Nigeria’s highway and transport sectors, will on November 3, 2026, mark three decades of highway journalism with a legacy lecture and anniversary celebration in Lagos.

The event, tagged JCN @ 30 (1996–2026): 30 Years On The Highway, is scheduled to hold at the Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI), Ikeja, from 9 a.m., bringing together stakeholders from the automotive, transport, road safety, security, logistics, government and corporate sectors.

The milestone celebration is expected to provide a platform for reflecting on the evolution of highway journalism in Nigeria and Africa, while examining persistent challenges confronting the country’s road infrastructure and exploring pathways towards safer, more efficient and sustainable mobility.

Central to the anniversary programme will be discussions on road conditions, traffic congestion, road safety, emergency rescue services and Nigeria’s transition towards Compressed Natural Gas (CNG)-powered transportation.

The organisers have proposed two themes for the anniversary lecture: “30 Years On The Highway: Safety, Security and Sustainability – From Bad Roads to CNG Revolution” and “The Nigerian Highway in 2026: Roads, Roils & Rescue – Auditing Pain, Progress and the Pathway to Safe Mobility.”

The discussions are expected to draw attention to the realities confronting motorists and other road users, alongside the policy interventions, infrastructure improvements and industry collaboration required to address longstanding highway challenges.

Beyond the anniversary lecture, the celebration will feature a special legacy edition of the magazine documenting its 30-year journey, its contributions to road safety advocacy and its role in raising public awareness about developments in Nigeria’s highway and transport sectors.

Since its establishment in 1996, On The Highway Africa has maintained a focus on road conditions, traffic management, the experiences of road users and the broader issues shaping highway development. Through its reporting and advocacy, the publication has continued to draw attention to the need for safer roads and improved transportation infrastructure.

Over the years, its coverage has also evolved to accommodate emerging developments in the transport industry, including conversations around Nigeria’s CNG initiative and the drive towards cleaner and more sustainable mobility alternatives.

Speaking ahead of the anniversary, the Publisher and Chief Executive of JCN Consulting, Mrs Julie Chi-Nwaoha, described the milestone as an opportunity to acknowledge the contributions of the stakeholders, readers, partners and road users who have supported the publication throughout its journey.

“This is not just about me; it is about every road user, every stakeholder, every reader who has believed in our brand. Thirty years on the highway is by God’s grace and the support of great people who believe in me,” she said.

Chi-Nwaoha said the anniversary would provide an opportunity to celebrate the organisation’s achievements, reflect on its experiences and articulate its vision for the future of highway journalism and sustainable mobility in Nigeria.

The management disclosed that media partners, sponsors and well-wishers had begun indicating interest in supporting the anniversary, which is expected to attract participants from different segments of the transport and highway ecosystem.

The celebration comes at a time when road safety, highway infrastructure, efficient emergency response and alternative-fuel transportation remain important considerations in Nigeria’s mobility development.

For JCN Consulting and On The Highway Africa, the 30th anniversary represents not only a celebration of longevity in specialised journalism but also an opportunity to renew the call for safer highways, stronger transport infrastructure and greater accountability in addressing the challenges confronting road users across Nigeria and Africa.

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