The Chartered Institute of Logistics & Transport（CILT-NIG) over the weekend in Abuja, elected the pioneer Director-General of NIMASA Barrister Mfon Ekong Usoro as the new President of the Institute.
Barrister Usoro who is also the Chairperson of the Nigeria International Maritime Summit (NIMS) got 154 votes to defeat two other male contestants- Chief Igna Owums who got 18 votes and Barr. Dr. Alban Igwe who got 12 votes.
Announcing the results which were conducted both physically and virtually, the chairperson of the 2021 National Election Mrs. Moji Jimoh expressed happiness over the way and manner the professional members conducted themselves during the elections.
Other officers equally elected were Dr. Aminu Yusuf（former DG NITT Zaria as the Deputy National President; Mrs. Margret Ogbonnah as the Vice President West.
Others are Billy D. Filibus as Vice President North, Adeyinwo Olanisesede Rail mode; Usman Shuaibu Maritime mode; when Aviation mode was secured by Queen N. Ajayi; Sani M. Ibrahim took charge of Road mode; while Logistics Modes was won by Bolaji O. Olowoye.
Also elected were Olumode Ibrahim for Pipeline mode and Juliana O. Saka as female Rep. of the Council.
The founder of Women in Logistics and Transport (WILAT) Globally Haiya Aisha Ali Ibrahim retained her position as Permanent Council Member of CILT -Nig. while Dr Usman Gidado the International Vice President Nigeria is also a Council Member, other Council members include the branch Chairmen and President of CILT Next generation.
Usoro, consequently took over from Alh. Abubakar Jibrin who successfully completed his two terms.
Earlier, in her acceptance speech, the President-elect thanked all members for their support, stressing that “CILT-NIG is for everyone”.
“I invite all to come together and work as a team”, Barrister Usoro charged all the members, highlighting that the election was over, and there is no looser.
She also urged all members to be onboard pointing out that this is a “new era for Cilt -Nigeria”.
The election was attended by professional members and it was conducted peacefully in a free and fair atmosphere.
