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By Moses Akaigwe
Gov Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu of Lagos state, last week, affirmed his administration’s commitment to investing in advanced transportation solutions in order to align with global technological progress.
Represented by Hon. Sola Giwa, his Special Adviser on Transportation, at the National Transport Technology Conference and Exhibition held at Eko Hotel and Suites, the governor emphasised the state government’s commitment to investments in smart transportation solutions.
The governor identified the areas of priority as traffic management systems, digital payment platforms, and real-time information services, aimed at enhancing travel efficiency and convenience.
In line with this commitment, the state government on Saturday closed the Eko Bridge (between Costain and Alaka descent), to traffic from 8 a.m till the morning of Monday November 6, in order to carry out emergency repairs.
Speaking further on behalf of the governor, the Special Adviser on Transportation said: “The State’s commitment to progress is evident in transformative initiatives, such as the Live Camera Update (LCU) Project, Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) Camera, Command and Control Centre for the state waterways (Search and Rescue), Lagos Rail Mass Transit Project, and many more, enhancing safety and transportation infrastructure,” he added.
In his own remarks, the Commissioner for Transportation, Mr. Oluwaseun Osiyemi, highlighted the pivotal role of transportation in Lagos’ thriving metropolis.
Mr. Osiyemi, who was represented by the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Transportation Mr. Olawale Musa, emphasised the State’s commitment to innovation, sustainability, and the development of robust public transportation systems.
The conference, themed “Accelerating Technology for Safer, Smarter, and Sustainable Transport in Nigeria,” brought together key stakeholders from the transportation sector, providing a platform to discuss and showcase advancements in transportation technology.
Some of the stakeholders in attendance included the Representative of the Minister for Transportation and Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, the Permanent Secretary of the Federal Ministry of Transportation, and Commissioners of Transportation from across the nation.
Alao in attendance were representatives of transportation agencies, such as the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA), Lagos Metropolitan Area Transport Authority (LAMATA), Lagos State Ferry Service (LAGFERRY), Lagos State Bus Service Limited (LBSL), and participants from different parts of the country.
