Abuja Group, LAMATA Collaborate for Improved Transportation System

The executive members of the Abuja Urban Mass Transport Company Limited (AUMTCO) recently engaged in a fruitful knowledge-sharing session and paid a courtesy visit to The Lagos Metropolitan Area Transport Authority (LAMATA) in Ketu, Lagos in a significant move towards creating an inclusive and advanced sustainable transportation system for the residents of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT).

During the enlightening knowledge-sharing excursion and courtesy visit, the Managing Director of AUMTCO,  Mr. Najeeb Mahmoud Abdussalam, commended  LAMATA as the trailblazer in transport solutions in Nigeria.

He emphasised the significance of the visit in understanding the innovative approaches LAMATA employs compared to traditional methods, seeking inspiration to enhance their own service operations.

Expressing his enthusiasm about LAMATA’s progress, Abdussalam noted that the agency was able to bring private participation into a more organised and regulated environment. He described it as a fascinating development in the realm of sustainable transport.

 “This visit has provided us with a unique opportunity to learn and adapt to LAMATA’s successful practices. We hope that by assimilating these lessons, we can collectively contribute to the advancement of our country and make it a better place to live in. LAMATA’s expanding influence in the transport community is commendable, and we aspire to follow a similar path.”

He said because of the huge responsibility of managing transportation in a city like Abuja, it was appropriate to learn from Lagos State that has been excelling in providing effective transport solutions.

Speaking, Managing Director of LAMATA, Mrs.Abimbola Akinajo stated that a  good transportation system would help grow local economies, citing the successes of transport projects introduced in Lagos State.

She added  that the city transportation system could help to foster economic growth, and develop human capacity as workers would be able to travel far for jobs as well as help citizens to plan their daily trips and manage their finances.

In the spirit of cooperation, LAMATA and AUMTCO pledged to maintain an open channel of communication to continue sharing experiences, challenges, and successes.

The collaboration between AUMTCO and LAMATA holds the promise of propelling Nigeria’s transport infrastructure to greater heights. As both entities work in tandem, they are set to positively impact public transport services and contribute to the overall sustainability and development of Nigeria as a nation.