The Kano State Government has commended Lagos for what it describes as an outstanding transformation of its transport sector during an official study tour undertaken by senior officials of the Kano State Transport Authority in Lagos.

Kano Commissioner for Transportation, Haruna Isa Dederi, who led the delegation, said the visit is a strategic step in the state’s plan to build a modern and efficient transport system inspired by Lagos reforms. He explained that the tour follows a directive from Governor Abba Yusuf who recently set up a committee to reposition the Kano State Transport Authority.

Dederi noted that Lagos stands as a model for organised urban mobility on the continent, with visible progress in institutional restructuring, infrastructure renewal, technology driven operations and public private partnerships. He highlighted the Lagos BRT corridors, the work of Traffic Radio, inland waterways operations, rail integration and the LAMATA transport master plan as benchmarks widely referenced across Africa.

Receiving the delegation, the Lagos Commissioner for Transportation, Oluwaseun Osiyemi, represented by the Permanent Secretary, Olawale Musa, assured the team of full support as they undertake their reforms. He said Lagos achievements are the product of long term planning and sustained investment, adding that no economy can grow without a functional and predictable transport system.

Musa said both states face similar pressures arising from large and fast growing populations which demand continuous upgrades in public infrastructure. He pledged the commitment of the Lagos State Government to collaborate with Kano in areas that can strengthen mobility, improve planning and support service delivery.