Following the energy and momentum of the recently concluded Sustainable Urban Mobility Conference (SUMConference25), the Lagos Metropolitan Area Transport Authority (LAMATA) has taken a definitive step towards fleet expansion and local partnership by hosting a delegation from electric vehicle manufacturer, SAGLEV.

The SAGLEV team, led by Dr. Sam Faleye, visited LAMATA to seek out potential areas for a business relationship focused on supplying the high-demand transport sector in Lagos.

In a significant move highlighting LAMATA’s commitment to local content development, the LAMATA delegation embarked on a site tour of SAGLEV’s manufacturing plant in Ikorodu.

The LAMATA team was led by the Head of Bus Service, Dr. Kemi Amure, and the Head of Planning, Engr. Osa Konyeha, who thoroughly inspected the facility.

The visit focused on assessing SAGLEV’s operational capacity and manufacturing expertise, which the company has readily offered to support LAMATA’s urgent need to expand its fleet.

LAMATA is actively seeking strategic ways to expand its bus fleet to cater to the ever-increasing demand for mass transit across the state. By engaging with SAGLEV, LAMATA is exploring the potential for a partnership that would leverage local assembly capabilities to deliver sustainable, electric bus solutions tailored for the Lagos environment.

With SAGLEV keen to provide its manufacturing prowess, this collaboration could represent a major milestone in Lagos State’s journey to decarbonize its public transport system and build a more reliable and sustainable transit future.