Abia state government in collaboration with the Chartered Institute of Transport Administration of Nigeria CIOTA, is to organise a three day conference in Umuahia with the theme “Advancing Urban Transport Through Sustainable Urban Mobility and Green Energy Solution”.

Speaking in Umuahia, the South-East Zonal Coordinator of CIOTA and Chairman of the Planning Committee, Mrs Ijeoma Clara Okere, said the South-East Zonal Transport Conference for 2026 would provide a platform for stakeholders to address emerging transportation challenges and explore sustainable solutions for the region and the country.

Mrs Okere explained that the conference would focus on modern transportation systems and addressing environmental concerns.

According to her, the conference which is carefully designed to encourage practical engagements among critical stakeholders in the transportation ecosystem would gather transport professionals, government officials, regulators, researchers, development agencies, captains of industry and transport operators to share ideas and practical solutions for the nation’s transport system.

Mrs Okere disclosed that Abia State Governor, Dr Alex Otti, would serve as Chief Host of the conference, describing his administration’s commitment to infrastructure renewal and economic transformation as instrumental to the state’s growing reputation as a destination for development-focused initiatives.

She announced that the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Master Energy Group, Dr Uche Ogah, , would chair the conference, while the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of the South East Development Commission, Chief Mark Okoye, would serve as Co-Chairman.

Contributing, the Senior Special Assistant to the Governor on Transit, Dr Obioma Nwogbe, said Abia was selected to host the South-East Transport Conference because of the ongoing urban transport transformation championed by Governor Alex Otti.

The Governor’s Aide noted that initiatives such as the deployment of electric vehicles, the introduction of the Tap-and-Pay system, and the establishment of the modern Nnenna Otti Transport Terminal have positioned Abia State as a model for sustainable urban mobility.

Dr Nwogbe explained that the conference would provide an opportunity for stakeholders across the South-East and beyond to witness firsthand the state’s achievements in smart and green transportation and also facilitate discussions that would shape future transport policies and master plans for the South East region and Nigeria at large.