The National President of the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transportation (CILT), Dr. Boboye Oyeyemi, and the Dean of the School of Transportation and Logistics, Lagos State University (LASU), Prof. Ogochukwu Ugboma, are set to headline discussions at the 12th edition of the Nigeria Transport Lecture scheduled for June 18, 2026, in Lagos.

The annual lecture, organised by Transport Day Media, will focus on the theme: “Multi-modal Transportation Safety in Nigeria: Prospects, Challenges & Contribution to National Growth.”

The event will hold at the Radisson Blu Hotel, Ikeja, and is expected to attract key stakeholders from the public and private sectors of the transportation and logistics industry.

Organisers said the lecture would provide a strategic platform for industry players, policymakers, regulators, and academics to examine safety concerns affecting Nigeria’s road, rail, maritime, and aviation transportation systems.

Dr. Oyeyemi, former Corps Marshal of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), and Prof. Ugboma are expected to deliver keynote presentations on the need for stronger safety frameworks, policy coordination, and sustainable transport systems capable of supporting national economic growth.

Over the years, the Nigeria Transport Lecture has featured prominent industry leaders and policymakers, including former Director-General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), Dr. Dakuku Peterside; former Federal Permanent Secretary, Dr. Anthonia Ekpa; and the Managing Director of the Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC), Dr. Kayode Opeifa.

Speaking ahead of the event, the Editor of Transport Day Media, Mr. Frank Kintum, described the annual lecture as an important platform for addressing critical challenges facing the transport and logistics sector.

“Every year, we use the lecture as a platform to discuss contemporary issues in the industry. This year, we settled for multi-modal transportation safety because without safety, the various multi-modal transport initiatives by governments at different levels may be undermined,” Kintum said.

He added that the lecture forms part of Transport Day Media’s contribution towards building a sustainable, efficient, and globally competitive transport and logistics sector in Nigeria and across Africa.

Kintum noted that the event would also encourage policy dialogue, knowledge sharing, and stakeholder collaboration aimed at improving transportation safety standards nationwide.

Industry stakeholders expected at the lecture include operators, regulators, government officials, logistics professionals, academics, and representatives of transport agencies across the country.

The organisers expressed optimism that deliberations at the event would generate practical recommendations capable of strengthening Nigeria’s multi-modal transport safety framework and supporting national development.

Nigeria’s aviation security architecture is set for a major boost as the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) and the Nigerian Air Force move to deepen collaboration in safeguarding the nation’s airports.

FAAN Managing Director, Mrs. Olubunmi Kuku, made this clear during a high-level engagement with the Commander of the National Air Defence Corps, Air Vice Marshal Japhet Ekwuribe, in Lagos, where both institutions reaffirmed their commitment to tighter operational synergy.

At the heart of the renewed partnership is a shared determination to stay ahead of evolving security threats within airport environments.

Kuku stressed that modern aviation security demands more than isolated efforts, highlighting the need for intelligence sharing, coordinated strategies, and sustained inter-agency cooperation.

“We are dealing with dynamic security challenges that require strong partnerships and proactive coordination,” she said, noting that FAAN remains committed to working closely with the Air Force on airside patrols, surveillance, and sensitive flight operations.

She also raised concern over increasing cases of land encroachment around airport perimeters, describing it as a critical risk to aviation infrastructure that requires urgent and collective action.

In response, Air Vice Marshal Ekwuribe commended FAAN’s leadership for its forward-thinking approach, describing the collaboration as a strategic step toward strengthening surveillance and rapid response capabilities across Nigeria’s airports.

“This engagement provides an opportunity to reinforce institutional ties and improve operational effectiveness in tackling shared security priorities,” he said.

Both parties agreed to develop practical frameworks that will enhance coordination, improve monitoring systems, and ensure swift responses to potential threats.

The renewed alliance signals a proactive shift in Nigeria’s aviation security posture, one that prioritizes collaboration, vigilance, and resilience in protecting critical national assets.

Nigeria has renewed its call for improved air connectivity and efficiency across Africa, as Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, urged stakeholders to unlock the continent’s vast aviation potential.

Delivering a goodwill message at the IATA Focus Africa Conference in Addis Ababa, Keyamo emphasised the need for coordinated action to address longstanding challenges limiting growth in Africa’s aviation sector.

He highlighted the importance of strengthening safety oversight, improving infrastructure and adopting modern technologies to enhance operational performance across the industry.

The Minister also underscored the need to boost intra-African connectivity, describing it as a key driver of trade and economic integration under frameworks such as the African Continental Free Trade Agreement.

He called for harmonised policies and the removal of barriers restricting seamless air travel within the continent.

“Africa’s aviation future depends on our ability to work together and turn potential into performance,” Keyamo said.

The conference, convened by the International Air Transport Association, serves as a strategic platform for governments and industry leaders to develop actionable solutions for the sector.

Keyamo reiterated Nigeria’s commitment to global standards, partnerships and reforms that will position the country—and Africa—as competitive players in the global aviation market.

He also commended host nation Ethiopia and sponsors, including Ethiopian Airlines, for supporting initiatives aimed at advancing aviation development on the continent.