A New Chapter in Logistics Excellence: Dr. Boboye Oyeyemi (MFR, FCILT) Invested as 21st CILT President
Dr. Boboye Oyeyemi, Ph.D. (OFR, mni, NPOM, FCILT, FNIM, FCIPM), the former Corps Marshal of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), has officially been inaugurated as the 21st President and Chairman of Council of the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT) Nigeria.
The investiture ceremony, which also included the swearing-in of the new National Council members, marked a pivotal moment for the Institute and the logistics and transport sector in Nigeria.
A Leader for Transformational Change
The event, held on November 27, 2025, celebrated Dr. Oyeyemi’s extensive background in leadership, policy, and safety, making him an ideal choice to steer the premier professional body in the sector. His career, especially his tenure at the FRSC, has consistently demonstrated a deep commitment to excellence, strategic planning, and operational efficiency—qualities essential for advancing the goals of CILT.
“I am deeply honored and humbled to accept this mandate to serve as the 21st President of CILT Nigeria,” Dr. Oyeyemi stated during his address. “Our focus will be on leveraging technology, fostering strategic partnerships, and prioritizing capacity building to ensure our members and our nation benefit from a world-class logistics and transport ecosystem.”
The Road Ahead for CILT Nigeria
Under Dr. Oyeyemi’s leadership, CILT Nigeria is poised to focus on several key strategic pillars:
Professional Development: Enhancing training and certification programs to produce highly skilled logistics and transport professionals.
Policy Advocacy: Working closely with government and regulatory bodies to influence policies that promote seamless, safe, and sustainable transportation networks.
Technological Integration: Championing the adoption of modern technologies and best practices in logistics, supply chain management, and transport operations.
Recognitions and Endorsements
The investiture was graced by a distinguished array of high-ranking professionals, including CM Shehu Mohammed, DCM Dauda Ali Biu, and other Council Members (as listed in the congratulatory advert), signaling broad support for the new administration. The numerous felicitations published by well-wishers and colleagues underscored the high regard in which Dr. Oyeyemi is held within professional circles.
Dr. Oyeyemi’s formal robes and regalia at the ceremony symbolized his assumption of the esteemed office, ready to lead CILT into a new era of growth and impact.
