FERMA MD/CEO PARTICIPATES AT ICTA 2026, ADVOCATES CLIMATE-RESILIENT ROAD MAINTENANCE

The Managing Director of the Federal Roads Maintenance Agency (FERMA), Engr. Dr. Emeka Agbasi, led the Agency’s participation comprising of Engr Dr Daniel Luper Nyihemba Deputy Director and Head PPP/MLS Unit , Engr Victor Ajah, Technical Assistant to the MD and Engr Dr Mansur Hamma Adama at the 11th International Conference on Sustainable Transportation in Africa (ICTA 2026), recently held in Namibia.

During the conference, the MD/CEO presented a technical paper titled, “Building Climate-Resilient Roads: Adapting Road Maintenance to a Changing Climate in Nigeria,” highlighting FERMA’s commitment to developing sustainable and climate-adaptive road maintenance strategies that will ensure the long-term resilience of Nigeria’s federal road network.

In recognition of his expertise and leadership in the transport sector, the MD/CEO also chaired the Concurrent Session on Transport Sector, Governance, Gender-Inclusive Development and Public Health, where he facilitated high-level discussions on sustainable transportation policies and infrastructure development across Africa.

The MD/CEO was supported during the technical sessions by Dr. Daniel Luper Nyihemba,Dr. Mansur Hamma Adama, and Engr. Victor Ajah, whose professional contributions enriched the technical deliberations and strengthened FERMA’s engagement throughout the conference.

As part of efforts to deepen international collaboration and promote institutional learning, the FERMA delegation paid a working visit to the Namibia Roads Authority, where they held productive discussions with the Authority’s Management on strengthening bilateral cooperation, promoting knowledge exchange, and sharing best practices in road asset management, maintenance planning, and sustainable infrastructure development.

The engagement provided a valuable platform for exploring collaborative initiatives aimed at improving road infrastructure management through innovation, capacity building, and the adoption of global best practices.

FERMA’s participation at ICTA 2026 underscores the Agency’s commitment to advancing sustainable road maintenance, fostering strategic partnerships, and embracing innovative solutions that will enhance service delivery and support the development of resilient road infrastructure in Nigeria and across the African continent.