Nigeria To Partner IRF On Research To Boost Transport Sector- Alkali
By Stella Enenche, Abuja
The Federal Government has disclosed plans to partner with the International Road Federation (IRF) in the areas of research and transfer of technology for the advancement of transportation sector in the country.
The Minister of Transportation Senator Said Ahmed Alkali made this known on Friday when he led a delegation to participate in the ongoing IRF World Congress in Istanbul from October 14-18, 2024.
The delegation’s participation will contribute to advancement of the Nigeria’s transport sector through knowledge sharing, networking, and exposure to innovative solutions.
During the congress, the Minister had a side discussions with the President of IRF Mr. Dimitris Mandalozis on a possible collaboration between the Nigerian government and IRF in the areas of research and transfer of technology for the advancement of transportation sector in the country.
Alkali also met with the Head of Moroccan National Road Safety Agency Mr. Abdessadek Maafa, where they discussed on the upcoming 4th Global Ministerial Conference on Road Safety scheduled to hold in Marrakesh, Kingdom of Morocco between 18-20 February, 2025.
The Senator promised to mobilise all relevant stakeholders from Nigeria to attend the conference to actualise the achievement of the second Nigeria Road Safety Strategy (NRSSII) 2021-2030, where road traffic crashes result in zero fatalities and overall goal of a 50% reduction in road traffic fatalities by 2030.
The recent inauguration of the National Road Safety Advisory Council by the Vice President Kashim Shettima further demonstrates the need for Nigeria’s participation at the 4th Global Ministerial Conference to cement its commitment on the global space.
