Keyamo To Declare CILT Conference Open Monday

The Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT Nigeria), said its 2023 National Conference and Annual General Meeting would be opened by the Minister of Aviation & Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo.

The event, which is billed to hold at the Lagos Intercontinental Hotel from November 27 to 28 would also witness the CILT book launch titled “Perspectives on Sustainable Innovation in Global Logistics and Transport” which will be unveiled by the governor of Edo State, Godwin Obaseki.

Other guests of honour to grace the event are; former minister of Transportation, Chief Teete Owusu-Nortey; former minister of Aviation, Amb. Dr. (Mrs.) Kema Chikwe among others.

Speaking at a pre-conference Webinar recently, chairman Planning Committee of the conference, Prof Kayode Oyesiku said the theme of the conference is “Designing the Future of Transportation and Logistics in Africa.”

According to Prof Oyesiku, the choice of holding the conference in Lagos is not unconnected with the resounding success CILT has had in the 2020 CILT Conference.

“Doing this in succession shows also that Lagos metropolis offers diversified, multimodal transportation system” he said

On her part, President of CILT Nigeria, Barr Mfon Usoro, noted that the institute is metamorphosing from the Elderly, taking up key roles, to the younger ones, taking up leadership positions.

She urged interested participants at the conference to register for the event ahead of commencement on Monday.

According to her, the conference will also offer solutions and advice on the implementation of the Continental Free Trade Agreement (AfCFTA).

Speaking at the CILT book launch, Alhaji Bashir Mohammed Ambi, CILT Chairman Lagos State who is chairing the Publicity Committee, said the book lunch titled; “Perspective on Sustainable Innovation in Global Logistics and Transportation.” was edited by Prof Kayode Oyesiku, and scheduled for 27th November, 2023 at the venue of the conference.

On the proposed tour for participants, Alhaji Ambi said “The committee has been disseminating information for the Conference participants to register for the tour.

“The tour is tagged: ‘Experience a Refreshing Inland Waterways Boat of Lagos Lagoon,’ ‘ scheduled for 28 November 2023.