CILT Nigeria Mandatory Professional Development Programme (MPDP)
The Mandatory Professional Development Programme (MPDP) is a progamme designed to form and educate members about the current trends in the world Logistics and Transport, the Institute and the strategies to adopt as regards their continuing Professional Development Plan.
It is a pre-requisite for upgrade of members from Affiliate to other grades of membership.
The first of the year 2014 was held in the Institute’s Secretariat on February 18, 2014.
Mr. Francis Ehiguese, FCILT National Executive Director (middle – front row) and participants @ the programme.
CILT Nigeria’s Fellows & Corporate Members’ Forum
The Institute's Fellows and Corporate Members' Forum is a special initiative for top level members of CILT and relevant organizations to interact on internal and external industry issues and draw an acceptable direction to follow. It offers a veritable platform for Corporate Members to share ideas on best practices, discuss common and peculiar problems and showcase their products and services. As designed, this same initiative enables the Institute to come to terms with the specific and general needs of our Corporate Members and take steps to identify with them and lend support where needed.
The programme was held at Rockview Hotel, Apapa, Lagos on February 27, 2014 under the Chairmanship of Dr. Ade Dosunmu, MON FCILT (Fmr. Director General, Nigerian Maritime Administration & Safety Agency). The Industry Leadership Lecture was delivered by Miss Adenike Sonaike, MILT (General Manager of Western Ports, Nigerian Ports Authority).
Other highlights of the event were the induction of newly elected members, presentation of certificates to corporate members, networking session, special showcases amongst others.
CILTN Nat'l President (9th frm L) & Inductees @ the Fellows & Corporate Members' Forum
Miss. A. Sonaike (GM, Western Ports, NPA) delivering her lecture @ the forum
CILTN National President, Maj Gen UT Usman (Rtd), FCILT presenting Corporate Membership certificate to Reps of Transport & Logistics Ltd & Ekesons Bros Nig. Ltd
R-L- Dr. Ade Dosunmu, MON, FCILT (Chairman of the forum) in a chat with Mr. Francis Ehiguese (NED, CILTN)
The Launch of CILT New Global Identity in Nigeria
In line with the thrust of the CILT International to regularize and universalize its new identity, and in compliance with the call for it, CILT Nigeria unveiled the new Global Identity (logo) with pomp and fanfare at Nigeria’s historic Civic Center, Victoria Island, Lagos.
The date was Thursday 14th November, 2013. It was during the week-long National Council on Transport (NCT) Conference holding in Lagos, Nigeria, which spanned from 11th to 15th of November, 2013. The NCT is the singular most populated assembly of policy makers in the logistics and transport sector in Nigeria, where “who is who” in the profession and the industry meet and network, articulate and present papers on topical industry-related issues with a view to generally improve on the current trends. It is an annual industry meeting, and this informed the idea of launching the global identity during this conference.
The huge success recorded at the launching was aided by the gracious agreement of the Honourable Minister of Transport, Senator Idris Umar, also the National Patron of the Institute, who accepted our expressed desire to have him unveil the logo at this year’s National Conference. The occasion was impressively graced by the Honourable Commissioners and Permanent Secretaries of the Transport Ministries of the 36 States of the Federation, including the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, and their Aids. Other dignitaries in attendance included captains of the industry, prominent stakeholders, representatives of pertinent organizations and distinguished members of the public, as well as representatives from associated government Ministries, Agencies and Parastatals.
On the part of the Honourable Minister of Transport, this event was a land mark in the history of CILT, Nigeria. As expected, the Institute’s programmes have consistently demonstrated total commitment towards the professional development of its members and the industry at large. For the National President, CILT, Nigeria, Major General UT Usman, the espousal of the new Global Identity is a sure means of identifying CILT and what it represents. It is believed that the popular unveiling of the new global identity will be a unifying influence among our members in Nigeria and in all other countries where CILT maintains presence, and that it will remain a channel for the furtherance of our universal recognition.
CILT Nigeria National President, Maj Gen UT Usman (Rtd), FCILT delivering a speech @ the CILT Global Launch
Hon. Minister of Transport, Senator Idris Umar delivering a speech before the unveiling of the CILT Global Identity Launch flanked by Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Transport
Hon. Minister of Transport, Senator Idris Umar unveiling the CILT Global Identity Launch
Hon. Minister of Transport, Senator Idris Umar after the unveiling of the CILT Global Identity Launch
Mr. Francis Ehiguese, FCILT National Executive Director, CILT Nigeria explaining the idea behind the new Global Identity to the Hon. Minister of Transport
Hon. Minister of Transport, (1st L) - Hon. Commissioner of Transport (LASG – 2nd R), Chairperson WiLAT Nigeria & other participants
Hon. Minister of Transport, (3RD L), Hon. Commissioner of Transport (LASG), National President, CILT Nigeria, Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Transport (2ND L), NED, CILT Nigeria (1st L) & other participants
National President CILT Nigeria (3rd left), flanked by other CILT Nigeria officials