Transport Logistics Key to Nigeria’s Growth, Says TCAN, Unveils 2026 Summit

Transport Logistics Key to Nigeria’s Growth, Says TCAN, Unveils 2026 Summit

 

The Transportation Correspondents Association of Nigeria (TCAN) has announced plans to honour outstanding contributors to the growth of Nigeria’s transport sector at its 2026 Annual Transport Summit scheduled for September 24, 2026.

The summit, themed “Unlocking Economic Growth Through Transportation Logistics,” will be held at the Radisson Hotel & Suites, Lagos, and is expected to bring together major stakeholders across the transportation value chain, including aviation, maritime, rail, road transport and logistics services, as well as policymakers, regulators, financial institutions, development partners and industry leaders.

In a statement, TCAN disclosed that the event would feature the presentation of Champions of Transport Industry Development (CoTID) awards to government agencies, state governments and private-sector operators that have made significant contributions to advancing Nigeria’s transportation ecosystem.

According to the association, the awards are designed to recognise organisations and institutions whose efforts have helped improve transport infrastructure, logistics efficiency and service delivery across the country.

TCAN Chairman, Tola Adenubi, said transportation logistics remains a critical driver of economic development, stressing that individuals, agencies and organisations making meaningful contributions to the sector deserve recognition.

“From cargo handling at airports and seaports to freight movement on inland waterways and last-mile delivery systems, the efficiency of Nigeria’s logistics network has a direct impact on the competitiveness and growth of the national economy,” Adenubi said.

He noted that the summit would provide a platform for stakeholders to explore innovative approaches to improving the sector through digital transformation, infrastructure financing, public-private partnerships and policy reforms.

Also speaking, Chairman of the 2026 Summit Planning Committee, Suleiman Idris, said the gathering would feature keynote addresses, panel discussions and interactive sessions aimed at evaluating the current state of Nigeria’s transportation logistics framework.

He explained that participants would identify key challenges limiting efficient cargo and passenger movement, assess the role of multimodal transport integration in economic expansion, and examine emerging investment opportunities within the logistics and supply chain industry.

According to Idris, experts and industry leaders at the summit will also develop practical policy recommendations aimed at enhancing operational efficiency and strengthening Nigeria’s competitiveness in the global logistics market.

Over the years, the TCAN Annual Transport Summit has evolved into one of the industry’s leading platforms for engagement between government agencies, transport operators and other stakeholders.

The forum has continued to facilitate policy dialogue, promote accountability and support the development of a more efficient and sustainable transportation sector in Nigeria.