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The Chartered Institute of Transport Administration of Nigeria (CIOTA) has called on federal and state governments to establish the position of Supervisory Councillor for Transport in every local government area to strengthen transport administration at the grassroots.

The proposal was among the resolutions reached at the institute’s 8th National Transport Conference, themed “Integrated Multimodal Transport Systems for Sustainable Development of Nigeria.”

In a communiqué issued at the end of the two-day conference, CIOTA also advocated a formal framework for collaboration between the Federal Ministries of Transportation and Works to improve transport planning and infrastructure delivery.

Under the proposed arrangement, the Ministry of Transportation would lead transport needs assessment, network planning and functional design, while the Ministry of Works would undertake road construction in line with approved designs and relevant engineering standards.

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The institute urged all tiers of government to recognise public transportation as an essential social service and make adequate budgetary provisions for its development, operation and maintenance to ensure accessible, affordable and reliable mobility for Nigerians.

It also called for stronger coordination among the Federal Ministries of Transportation, Aviation, and Marine and Blue Economy, alongside relevant agencies, to promote effective integration across the country’s transport systems.

CIOTA further recommended the adoption of modern technologies for traffic management, congestion reduction and improved road safety. It said digital tracking and monitoring of vehicles and vessels would enhance security, accountability and regulatory compliance across different transport modes.

On professional standards, the institute pledged to strengthen ethics, competence and accountability among its members through continuous professional development, adherence to established codes of conduct and appropriate disciplinary measures for professional misconduct.

It also called for a comprehensive assessment of skills gaps across the transport industry, particularly in the road transport subsector, alongside improved professional training, capacity development and regulatory frameworks.

Addressing national security concerns, CIOTA urged the Federal Government to integrate defence, military mobility and emergency logistics requirements into the planning, construction, maintenance and regulation of the national land transport system.

It recommended closer collaboration between transport and defence authorities to identify strategic mobility corridors, critical infrastructure, alternative routes and intermodal facilities needed to strengthen national security and emergency response.

The conference also called on the Federal Ministry of Transportation, through the National Council on Transportation, to undertake an early review of the National Land Transport Policy (NLTP) 2026 for Federal Executive Council approval.

The proposed review, according to the communiqué, should incorporate a National Security and Defence Logistics Annex developed jointly with the Ministry of Defence and guided by a National Military Mobility Framework.

CIOTA further recommended designating the Ministry of Defence and Defence Headquarters as key stakeholders in national transport planning, as well as establishing a standing Joint Civil-Military Transport Committee under the National Council on Transportation.

It urged the Office of the National Security Adviser to establish operational security protocols for military movement data within intelligent transport systems. It also supported annual reporting of military mobility indicators to the National Council on Transportation.

The institute called on the Nigerian Institute of Transport Technology and other relevant professional bodies to develop joint civil-military training programmes in movement control, route planning and multimodal logistics to strengthen transport resilience and defence logistics capabilities.

On sustainable mobility, CIOTA recommended increased investment in non-motorised transport, including walking and cycling infrastructure, as well as dedicated lanes through government-private sector partnerships.

It also advocated sustained public awareness campaigns through traditional and digital media, religious institutions and schools to promote road safety, active mobility and sustainable transport practices.

Speaking on the conference resolutions, CIOTA President and Chairman of Council, Prince Segun Obayendo, said previous conferences had highlighted critical challenges relating to transport safety and security, infrastructure, governance reforms and the need to reposition Nigeria’s transport system for global competitiveness.

He said the 2026 conference theme brought these issues together under a unified vision of an integrated transport system capable of supporting sustainable national development.

According to Obayendo, safety must go hand in hand with professionalism, infrastructure investment must be supported by effective governance, and technological advancement must be matched by appropriate skills and institutions.

He added that investments in the sector would deliver their intended benefits only when different transport modes operated as an integrated system rather than in isolation.

Obayendo said his aspiration was for CIOTA to be remembered not only for organising conferences but also for establishing professional standards, building partnerships, mobilising investments and contributing to lasting reforms in Nigeria’s transport sector

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