Dive into the future of African transport
THEME: Empowering Africa’s Transport Workforce: Driving Innovation, Health, and Sustainable Development
Overview
The African Transport Conference 2025, themed “Empowering Africa’s Transport Workforce: Driving Innovation, Health, and Sustainable Development”, will take place from November 10–12, 2025 in Lagos, Nigeria.
This landmark event is organized by a consortium of institutions led by Foresight Institute of Research and Translation (FIRAT), Rwanda, in collaboration with:
- Yaba College of Technology
- Lagos State University (School of Transport and Logistics)
- Federal Polytechnic Ilaro
- Mashood Abiola Polytechnic
- M-Solution Consult International
- Expanse Resources Consulting Ltd
- Federal University of Transportation, Daura
With a unique focus on the workforce, the conference brings together transport workers, unions, academics, policymakers, industry experts, and service providers to drive innovation and sustainable development in the transport sector. The conference is grounded in the belief that workforce-centered reforms, when developed collaboratively across sectors, can catalyze long-term transformation in transport systems across Africa.
Nigeria will serve as the pilot model for Africa-wide implementation, leveraging its diverse and dynamic transport ecosystem. Special emphasis will be placed on union engagement, mental and family well-being of workers, technical training, and practical innovations that respond to frontline challenges.
🚀 The INSTATA Vision: 2025–2030
This conference is only the beginning. Through the INSTATA initiative, we are set to:
- Certify 50,000+ transport workers through continuing education.
- Reduce maintenance costs by 30% with localized spare parts production.
- Scale model workshops and welfare programs across four African regions.
- Launch an African Transport Workforce Institute for policy, research, and training.
- Establish Nigeria as the pilot leader—driving transformation across the continent.
Expected Outcomes by 2030
01. Workforce Impact
- 50,000+ transport workers certified in Continuing Professional Education.
- 50% improvement in member welfare through health services access.
02. Economic Impact
- 30% reduction in vehicle maintenance costs through localized spare parts.
- Formalized spare parts markets increasing productivity.
03. Policy Influence
- Adoption of worker-centric policies at state and federal levels.
- Alignment with global standards addressing local realities.
Conference Objectives
1. Empower Workforce
Empower the transport workforce through skills training, well-being programs, and advocacy.
2. Multi-sector Partnerships
Facilitate partnerships and multi-sector collaboration among policymakers, academia, industry, and transport unions to drive sectoral innovations and long-term improvements.
3. Policy Insights
Generate policy insights through research presentations and actionable discussions to inform sustainable reforms.
4. Industry Showcase
Showcase industry products and services to enhance the sector's modernization.
5. Mental Health and Well-being
Enhance mental health and family well-being through targeted counseling sessions (led by current BRM Clinic partners).
6. Collaborative Framework
Establish a collaborative framework that leverages research, technology, and government support to strengthen transport infrastructure across Nigeria and Africa.
📅 Schedule: Three Transformative Days
Day 1 (Nov 10) – Opening & Workers Parliament
Focus: Dialogue & Reality Check
- 08:00 - 09:00: Registration & Networking Breakfast
- 09:00 - 10:30: Opening Ceremony (FIRAT, LASU, YCT, FPI, Transport Union Leaders)
- 10:30 - 11:30: Keynote: Transforming Africa’s Transport Sector
- 11:30 - 12:30: Panel: Cross-Union Challenges
- 13:30 - 15:00: Workers’ Parliament – An unprecedented town hall where 500+ transport workers present lived realities directly to stakeholders.
- 15:00 - 17:00: Parallel Sessions (Urban, Maritime/Aviation, Rural Solutions, Business Networking)
Day 2 (Nov 11) – Co-Design Workshops, Fair, Counseling
Focus: Innovation & Wellbeing
- 09:00 - 10:30: Plenary: Sector Innovations (Bosch, Dangote, YCT)
- 10:30 - 12:00: Wellbeing Workshops – Mental health & family counseling.
- 13:30 - 15:00: Sector Labs – Practical solutions for Road, Maritime, Aviation, and Rural sectors.
- 15:00 - 17:00: Goods Fair & Networking – Institutional MOU signings.
- 17:00 - 18:00: Roundtable: Inter-Sector Synergies.
Day 3 (Nov 12) – Pilot Launch, Compact Signing, Closing
Focus: Commitment & Action
- 09:00 - 10:30: Panel: Scaling Sector Solutions (Governors, Officials, FIRAT).
- 10:30 - 12:00: Policy Synthesis – Presentation of drafts and benchmarks.
- 13:00 - 14:30: Action Planning Groups.
- 14:30 - 15:30: Consortium Compact Signing – Launch of the 5-Year Partnership Charter.
- 15:30 - 16:30: Press Conference.
🎟️ Registration & Pricing
IMPORTANT UPDATE: The consortium is providing 50% SUPPORT to all participants to encourage broad participation. The prices below reflect this subsidy.
| Category | Price (Subsidized) | Original Price |
|---|---|---|
| Local Participants | ~48,453 ₦ ($35) | |
| International | $75 | |
| Corporate / Industry | $125 | |
| Online Participants | $15 | |
| Students | $20 |
