One of Africa’s top digital commerce and integrated payments organizations, Interswitch, has urged Nigerian transportation industry participants to adopt cutting-edge technology to transform the country’s transportation system.
This accusation was made at the sixth Lagos Transport Fest, which was held recently at the Oriental Hotel on Victoria Island in Lagos and had as its theme “Delivering National Connectivity: Driving the Growth of Nigeria’s Transport and Logistics Markets.” For a full day of exhibits, panel discussions, presentations, and networking opportunities, hundreds of professionals, entrepreneurs, investors, regulators, and thought leaders came together to influence the direction of transportation in Nigeria and beyond.
Chinyere Don-Okhuofu, Managing Director, Industry Ecosystems (Interswitch Indeco), highlighted the transformative significance of technology in transportation in her keynote talk, “Enhancing Transport Ecosystem Connectivity for Growth: Technology as a Catalyst.”
According to the MD: “At Interswitch, we believe that every digital transaction, every optimized route, every seamless connection is a fundamental step towards a more prosperous, interconnected Africa. Therefore, today, we are not merely discussing transport infrastructure. We are architecting the mobility ecosystem of an entire continent.
“The future is not something we wait for. It is something we create. Together, let us redefine mobility for a better, more connected future, creating a transport ecosystem that not only connects but also empowers and inspires,” she added.
A panel discussion about the future of Nigeria’s transportation sector was held at the event, with topics including infrastructure development, technology breakthroughs, and new trends that would influence the sector’s course being covered.
Nnenna Ajanwachukwu, vice president of Interswitch’s Transport Ecosystem, emphasized throughout the panel discussion accessed by BrandSpur national news stories, how digital payment solutions can revolutionize public transportation and greatly enhance the traveler experience. She restated Interswitch’s commitment to using cutting-edge digital solutions to revolutionize the transportation environment. She mentioned the launch of Quickteller Transport, a solution that greatly improves the commuter experience by enabling easy searches and bookings for interstate trips with multiple travel operators across Nigeria while highlighting Quickteller, Interswitch’s consumer digital lifestyle and payments platform.
Using technology to revolutionize several business sectors, including transportation, Interswitch is unwavering in its mission to inspire Africa to greatness. The company is promoting sustainable growth and modernizing the country’s transportation industry by improving connectivity, optimizing operations, and improving the traveler experience.
