The International body of the Chartered Institute of Transport and Logistics (CILT) has elected Mr Ibrahim Jibril as its Vice President and Chairman Africa Region.
A statement on Thursday in Lagos, said that Jibril and other newly elected executives were inaugurated during the annual CILT Africa forum held from April 24 to April 27 at Kigali, Rwanda.
The 2023 conference with the theme; “Logistics & Infrastructure Development as an Engine for Sustainable Implementation of African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA)”, had discussants drawn from various countries within and outside Africa.
The conference was focused on issues pertaining to supply chain, logistics and transport issues affecting the African continent.
Speaking at the event, Jibril expressed his appreciation to the International President, Mr Paul Sainthouse and the President-elect for their efforts in taking the body to greater heights.
Jibril also assured the newly elected executives of the body that he would consolidate on the achievements of the outgoing executives.
“I appreciate the good work the president is doing in the international secretariat at the international level and also, the President-elect; we are very proud in Africa of your achievements.
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“We are very proud of what you have been doing in over two decades in Africa, and I assure you that with your appointment as the president-elect, and subsequently International President; Africa is in it together with you,” he said.
Jibril has Advanced Diploma and Bachelor’s Degree, in both Public Administration and a Master Degree in International Affairs and Diplomacy.
He retired in the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) as a Director, supervising the Maritime Capacity Building, Corporate Planning & Statistics, Administration & HR, Reform Coordination & Strategic Management and Maritime Labour Services Departments.
He is a long-standing Fellow of CILT, Chartered Fellow of the Nigerian Institute of Management (NIM), Fellow of the Institute of Supervision and Leadership and Companion of the Nautical Institute (CNI), London.
He is a former International Vice President of CILT in London and also the former President and Chairman of Council of CILT, Nigeria. He is also the Magayaki Zauzau in Kaduna State, Nigeria.
The CILT African forum is a major continental event for Chartered Institute of Logistics & Transport, International, organised annually and rotated among Africa member countries.
The Africa forum provides a platform for governments, individuals, students, and corporate organisations to share, learn and promote professional and business interests.
Among the participants were President CILT, Nigeria, Mrs Ekong Mfon-Usoro, President CILT International, Paul Sainthouse among other notable stakeholders.
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