LASU Delegates Earn High Praise at African Transport Research Conference in South Africa

Delegates from Lagos State University (LASU) received praise and recognition at the inaugural Transport Research Conference (ATR-2024) in Cape Town, South Africa.

Mar 11, 2024 - 17:46

LASU Delegates Earn High Praise at African Transport Research Conference in South Africa

The Lagos State University (LASU) delegates received accolades and recognition at the inaugural edition of the Transport Research Conference (ATR-2024) held in Cape Town, South Africa.

Organized by the Centre for Transport Studies of the University of Cape Town in collaboration with the Volvo Research and Educational Foundations (VREF), the conference provided a platform for researchers worldwide to share insights and solutions aimed at advancing transport research in Africa. Held from Tuesday, 5th to Thursday, 7th March 2024, at the Graduate Business School, University of Cape Town, the event boasted a world-class setting conducive to scholarly discourse.

The LASU delegation, comprising distinguished scholars and experts, made a significant impression at the conference. Among the delegates were Professor Samuel Gbadebo Odewumi, former Dean of the Lagos State University School of Transport and Logistics, along with Dr. Ibraheem Forson, Dr. Sunday Ajemunigbohun, Dr. Ayobami Elegunde, Dr. Gazal Hammed, Dr. Rasheed Azeez, Dr. Fatai Yakeen, Dr. Olayiwola Giwa, Mrs. Christy Bisiriyu, Mr. Ibrahim Hassan, Mr. Abiola Fagbenro, Mr. Adetoyese Oguntimehin, and Mr. Sherif Oladipo.

Notably, the LASU delegates represented the largest contingent from a single university at the conference, showcasing the institution's commitment to research and innovation in the field of transport studies.

The conference provided a platform for fruitful discussions and knowledge exchange, enabling LASU delegates to contribute valuable insights and perspectives to the discourse on African transport research. Their active participation and engagement underscored LASU's dedication to advancing scholarship and finding practical solutions to transportation challenges in the region.

The commendation and honor bestowed upon the LASU delegates reflect their exemplary contributions and the university's standing as a leader in transport research and academia. As they return from the conference, LASU remains poised to continue making significant strides in the field of transport studies, driving innovation and fostering sustainable development in Africa and beyond.