The Federal Executive Council has approved the the Smart National Transport Databank (SNTDB) Project by the Nigerian Institute of Transport Technology (NITT), under the supervision of the Federal Ministry of Transportation.

The SNTDB Project is a state-of-the-art digital transport intelligence platform designed to collect, integrate, process, analyze, store, and disseminate real-time transport and mobility data across Nigeria. The Project will integrate data to support evidence-based policymaking, transport planning, infrastructure investment, safety management, security operations, and operational efficiency.

The project is targeted  at building a smart, technology-driven, secure, and data-centric transportation ecosystem to support sustainable economic growth, national planning, security enhancement, and efficient mobility management.

The Project will be implemented under a Public–Private Partnership (PPP) arrangement using the Design–Build–Finance–Operate–Transfer (DBFOT) model in collaboration with Asia-Arab Investment Nigeria Limited (AAI) as the Private Proponent.

Key components of the Project include: deployment of 250 solar-powered smart gantries nationwide;, establishment of Traffic Management Centres across the 36 States and the FCT;, development of a centralized National data centre;, deployment of Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) enabled Smart E-Tag technology;

The SNTDB Project is expected to deliver far-reaching national benefits including, improved transport planning and policy formulation, enhanced road safety and national security; real-time traffic monitoring and automated enforcement; improved revenue assurance and reduction in leakages.

The Director-General/Chief Executive of NITT, Dr. Bayero Salih Farah stated that  project will also help strengthen inter-agency coordination and data integration; ensure digital transformation of the transport sector; and job creation and economic growth opportunities.

He mentioned  that the approval by the Federal Executive Council mark a defining moment in Nigeria’s transportation development journey and positions as the country  leverage on intelligent transport systems and digital infrastructure for national development.

The institute however lauded the  Presidency, the Federal Executive Council, the Federal Ministry of Transportation, regulatory agencies, collaborating institutions, development partners, and stakeholders whose contributions made this achievement possible.

He said “The milestone further demonstrates the growing relevance of Nigerian Institute of Transport Technology as a strategic national institution driving innovation, intelligence, technology, and policy development within Nigeria’s transportation sector. ”

The Institute further called on all stakeholders, state governments, transport operators, development partners, private sector participants, and the general public to support the successful implementation of the project for the collective advancement of Nigeria’s transport sector and national economy.