Barr Adebayo Shittu, Minister of Communication has said that Courier and Logistics Management Institute (CLMI) will help promote professionalism in the courier ecosystem and breed entrepreneurs who will create jobs for Nigerians.
Shittu made these remarks at the investiture, awards and book presentation of the Courier and Logistics Management Institute (CLMI) held yesterday at Sheraton Hotel, Ikeja, Lagos.
He noted that CLMI both an academic and professional institute will bridge the gap between professionalism and service in the courier and logistics management sphere, as well as helping the current efforts of the Buhari administration at reforming and commercializing the Nipost.
He explained that Nigerian postal service has the potential of generating sufficient income and compete with any of its kind worldwide, adding that these were the reason government has taken the issue of postal reform very seriously.
The minister stated that the Nipost bill current at the national assembly will set separate the hitherto dual functions of Nipost as regulator and operator in the courier service sector, which will pave way for efficient regulation and efficient service delivery by every courier operator in the sector.
He added that the thrust of the bill when passed into law will ensure that Nipost concentrates on its functions as an operator in Nigeria’s postal system thereby making it pitch for a share of the deregulated courier and logistics market.
Shittu however commended the Chairman and management of CLMI for their contributions in the development of the sector, adding that a lot still needs to be done in the development of the sector and of Nigeria as a whole.
Dr. Simon Emeje, Chairman of CLMI, Speaking at the launch said that CLMI aim is to fill the gap of created in the areas Courier, Logistics, Management, Transportation which covers every aspect of human life.
In his words, “World over, every human being is covered by these four areas- Courier, Logistics, Management and Transport.
“Most times, people are not conscious of the operations in these areas. We are trying to ignite that in Nigerians.
“So, we want people to know these are areas you can professionalise; that is, you are made to do things better.
“Courier is time sensitive which is applicable in every aspect of our endeavours either virtual or physical.
“Logistics will tell you how to process goods, store and distribute them to the lastmile (end user).
“Management entails control, directing and making adequate decisions that will harness resources for favourable results.
“In Transport, after you have put all these together, you need to move them- the network of distribution of the product from one place to another.
“These are strategic areas of every human life.” he said.
Dr. Emeje, said the Institute is the first of its kind in the whole world, having focus on courier, logistics, transport and management, adding that there is no Institute of this magnitude across the globe that combines the four key areas.
He said that CLMI is collaborating with Universities, both within and outside Nigeria to award Degrees/HND courses in Courier and Logistics Management, Courier and Transport Management in the respective institutions.
He added that CLMI has developed a curriculum from first year to the fifth year for the undergraduate and postgraduate studies in the field, adding that economic prospects in the industry are many.
He also conferred award of life patron and fellow of Courier and Logistics Management Institute of Nigeria to the honorable minister of communications Barr Adebayo Shittu.
Barr Bisi Adegbuyi, CEO and Postmaster General of the Federation, ably represented by Abdulkarim Baba, Director Strategy and Business Development, Nipost, said that courier is the first primary mode of transmitting things from one place to another.
He noted that courier has played a major role in the economy of the country over the years and it will continue to do so for the development of the country.
He commended the institute for putting together the event and implores them to continue to provide leadership in the industry.
