TCAN Targets Logistics Reforms to Drive Economic Growth at 2026 Transport Summit

TCAN Targets Logistics Reforms to Drive Economic Growth at 2026 Transport Summit

The Transportation Correspondents Association of Nigeria (TCAN) has begun preparations for its 2026 Annual Transport Summit, placing Nigeria’s logistics value chain at the centre of national economic discourse.

Scheduled for September 2026 in Lagos, the summit will be held under the theme, “Unlocking Economic Growth Through Transportation Logistics.”

It is expected to draw major stakeholders across the aviation, maritime, rail and road transport sectors, alongside logistics service providers, policymakers, regulators, development partners and financial institutions.

In a statement, TCAN said the summit would critically examine how efficient transportation logistics can serve as a catalyst for sustainable economic growth, trade facilitation, job creation and regional integration, especially in the context of ongoing reforms and infrastructure investments within the sector.

Chairman of TCAN, Tola Adenubi, described transportation logistics as the backbone of economic development, stressing that the performance of Nigeria’s logistics ecosystem directly impacts the nation’s competitiveness.

“From cargo handling at airports and seaports to inland freight movement and last-mile delivery systems, the efficiency of Nigeria’s logistics architecture plays a decisive role in determining the competitiveness of the nation’s economy,” Adenubi said.

He noted that the 2026 summit would explore innovative strategies to strengthen the sector, including digital transformation, infrastructure financing models, public-private partnerships and regulatory reforms aimed at optimising performance.

Chairman of the 2026 Conference Committee, Suleiman Idris, said the summit would feature high-level panel discussions, keynote addresses and interactive sessions designed to assess the current state of Nigeria’s transportation logistics framework.

According to him, deliberations will focus on identifying bottlenecks hindering seamless cargo and passenger movement, examining the impact of multimodal transport integration on economic expansion, and highlighting investment opportunities within the logistics and supply chain ecosystem.

Idris added that experts at the summit would also provide policy recommendations targeted at enhancing operational efficiency and boosting Nigeria’s global competitiveness in trade and transportation.

As part of the programme, TCAN will confer its Champions of Transport Industry Development (COTID) certificates on selected government agencies and private operators that have made significant contributions to the advancement of Nigeria’s transportation sector.

Over the years, the TCAN Annual Transport Summit has evolved into a credible platform for constructive engagement between regulators, operators and other industry stakeholders.

The association said the 2026 edition aims to deepen policy conversations, promote transparency and accountability, and accelerate reforms capable of unlocking the full economic potential of Nigeria’s transport and logistics industry.

With logistics increasingly recognised as a key enabler of economic growth, industry observers expect the 2026 summit to set the tone for fresh strategies that could reshape Nigeria’s transportation landscape in the years ahead.