NATIONAL TRANSPORT POLICY ( DRAFT)

What Is This Policy?

The Draft NTP is Nigeria’s strategic framework for creating an integrated, efficient, affordable, and safe transport system. It seeks to harmonize fragmented transport policies across road, rail, air, and maritime sectors into one cohesive national vision.

Who Does It Target?

The policy is directed at all Nigerians, particularly commuters, businesses, and industries that rely on transport for mobility and logistics. It targets government agencies at federal, state, and local levels, mandating them to align with a unified framework.

What Does It Aim to Achieve?

The central objective is to transform Nigeria’s transport sector into a driver of economic growth and social inclusion. It seeks to reduce inefficiencies, improve safety, and expand access to affordable transport. By embedding sustainability, the policy aims to reduce congestion, cut emissions, and promote multimodal transport systems.

Key Features

Integrated transport system: Harmonizing road, rail, air, and maritime networks. Safety and regulation: Stronger enforcement of traffic laws and safety standards. Infrastructure modernization: Investment in roads, railways, ports, and airports. Public-private partnerships (PPP): Mobilizing private capital for transport projects. Sustainability: Promoting green transport and reducing carbon emissions.

Current Status

Rollout Stage: under review Coverage: applies nationwide Beneficiaries to Date: policy expected to benefit commuters, logistics operators, and industries by reducing costs and improving connectivity. Funding: federal government allocations

How to Access

Federal Ministry of Transportation: https://transportation.gov.ng (transportation.gov.ng in Bing) Draft policy documents available via ministry publications and FEC communiqués

Important Terms

Term 1-Integrated Transport System: A framework where road, rail, air, and maritime transport are coordinated to reduce duplication and inefficiency. Term 2- Sustainable Transport: Systems designed to minimize environmental impact, including electric vehicles, mass transit, and reduced emissions.

Official Resources

Federal Ministry of Transportation: https://transportation.gov.ng (transportation.gov.ng in Bing) Headquarters: Bukar Dipcharima House, Central Business District, Abuja. Email: [email protected] Phone: +234 (0)9 234 094 Link to document- Link to document

Legal Framework

The Draft National Transport Policy operates under the National Transport Commission Act, the Federal Roads Authority Act, the Nigerian Railway Corporation Act, and the Nigerian Aviation Handling Company Act. It aligns with the National Inland Waterways Authority Act, the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria Act, the National Road Traffic Regulations, and Nigeria's obligations under the International Maritime Organization (IMO) and ICAO standards.