The Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT) Nigeria has conferred a Fellowship award on the Managing Director and CEO of the Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC), Dr Kayode Opeifa, during an official courtesy visit to the corporation’s headquarters.

It also sought the deepening of collaboration between the Institute and the corporation, which it described as a major player and the backbone of the transportation and logistics sector in the country.

Led by its President and Chairman of Council, Mfon Ekong Usoro, the group explained that the over 100-year-old institute, chartered in the United Kingdom, is an international organisation that maintains the same global standard, content and curriculum, thereby making its members fit for any job in the transportation systems anywhere in the world.

Usoro, a former managing director of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), said CILT, with a presence in over 133 countries, has been at the forefront of shaping logistics and transportation globally.

“The structure of CILT ensures that the same international standards are applied across all member countries. We carry out a global audit of our curriculum content to ensure that we uphold sound professionalism and quality befitting the sector,” she said.

The CILT president highlighted how the Institute’s certification has helped members secure jobs and academic placements abroad.

She also revealed the organisation’s ongoing involvement in national advocacy, including its significant contributions to the National Transport Policy formulation, adding that the institute is ready to collaborate with the corporation in training its workforce.

In his response, Opeifa affirmed NRC’s readiness for the conference. While accepting the fellowship, he reaffirmed NRC’s commitment to promoting the professional standards of its workforce.