N3 trillion logistics asset can create jobs for Nigerians, CLMI says

Dr. Simon Emeje, Chairman Courier and Logistics Management Institute

Courier and Logistics Management Institute (CLMI) has said that the sub-sector’s asset, estimated to be worth over N3 trillion if leveraged, can create millions of jobs for Nigerians.

The Executive Chairman, CLMI, Prof. Simon Emeje, disclosed this at a press conference in Lagos to inform the public about the forth-coming event of the body, scheduled for November 23.

Prof. Emeje, who said the Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, Dr Bosun Tijani, would lead other stakeholders to CLMI’s conference and investiture 2023, noted that logistics is essential to all businesses and the economy, “and it is for this reason that this year’s CLMI International Conference and Investiture is focusing on “Logistics Solutions and National Infrastructure Development,” he added.

Prof. Emeje said the yearly gathering is normally an epoch-making event that stimulates discussions and makes contributions to the national and enterprise agenda for the realization of national and corporate success, including the creation of job opportunities.

“In the event, there is a recognition and conferment of Awards to Distinguished Personalities who have immensely contributed to the civil society and their respective professions. It is a gathering of sharp minds and focused personalities and professionals worldwide from Nigeria, some European and African countries. It attracts renowned international speakers on topical emergent industry and national and international issues. It is a forum for good networking and face-lifting of businesses and individuals,” Prof. Emeje said.

He said that the field of courier, logistics and transport management is relatively untapped globally.

Prof. Emeje added that in the context of integration, the effects of logistics on the economy and enterprises are becoming ever more important.

According to him, when the economy of a country develops, it is propelled by the development of logistics, on the other hand, as logistics develops, it is the foundation for the development of other industries and infrastructure in the economy.