Eventhive, a global B2B event servicing company, has announced the highly anticipated return of its flagship event, the Lagos Transport Fest. This festival has become Nigeria’s foremost platform for uniting diverse stakeholders across various sub-sectors of the country’s transport industry.
Each year, leaders from maritime, mobility, logistics, and supply chain industries converge at this event to collaboratively shape the future of the sector. This year’s fest will take place at the Oriental Hotel in Lagos and will delve into a wide array of topics, including the current state of Nigeria’s transport sector, the advancement of e-mobility in the country, opportunities within Nigeria’s maritime industry, and other trending issues affecting logistics.
The event will feature a comprehensive agenda filled with keynote speeches, panel discussions, and extensive networking opportunities for attendees. Speaking about the event set for December 10, Jamiu Ijaodola, the CEO and founder of Eventhive, shared his enthusiasm about partnering with Uber as the headline sponsor, recognizing its prominent role in the mobility sector.
Ijaodola noted, “This year’s event will greatly enhance the experience for attendees and partners, introducing new features like the Executive Networking Lounge designed for C-level interactions, a larger expo area for exploring the latest offerings in the transport ecosystem, and a Pre-Event Networking mixer.”
He emphasized that the fest would also serve as an exceptional platform for solution providers to showcase their innovations to industry leaders, government representatives, and regulators.
Tope Akinwumi, Country Manager for Uber Nigeria, expressed excitement about collaborating with Eventhive as the headline sponsor and mobility partner for the Lagos Transport Fest. “We look forward to engaging with key public and private sector stakeholders, startups, and policymakers about strategies to fuel growth in Nigeria’s mobility sector,” Akinwumi stated.
He continued, “At Uber, we are dedicated to facilitating movement and creating opportunities. Our diverse range of mobility products enables drivers to earn sustainably while offering riders enhanced transportation options.”
Akinwumi also highlighted Uber’s mission, explaining, “We launched in 2010 to address a straightforward question: how can we provide convenient access to rides with just a tap of a button? More than a billion trips later across Africa, we are continuously developing products that bring people closer to their destinations. By transforming the way people, food, and goods traverse cities, Uber is a platform that unlocks new possibilities.”
He went on to share that Uber operates in over 60 cities across Sub-Saharan Africa, including major markets like South Africa, Nigeria, and Ghana.
