In a powerful demonstration of institutional solidarity and shared vision, the national executive leadership of Women in Logistics and Transport (WiLAT) Nigeria paid a high-level courtesy visit to the President and Chairman of Council of CILT Nigeria, Dr. Boboye Olayemi Oyeyemi, Ph.D., OFR, mni, NPOM, FCILT, at his official office in Abuja on Monday, 18th May 2026.

The delegation was led by the distinguished Chairperson of WiLAT Nigeria, Pharm. Khadijah Sheidu-Shabi, FCILT.

The visit served as an executive platform for the leadership of the women’s wing to formally appreciate and commend Dr. Oyeyemi for the transformative, high-impact groundwork he has initiated since assuming the presidency of the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT) Nigeria.

Commending a Visionary Start: Driving Institutional Evolution

Since taking the helm, Dr. Oyeyemi has injected a dynamic, reform-oriented energy into CILT Nigeria, spearheading modern structural advancements and fostering an inclusive environment for all sub-structures within the institute.

During the interactive session, Pharm. Khadijah Sheidu-Shabi lauded the President’s inclusive leadership style, his strategic focus on capacity building, and his relentless drive to elevate the institute’s footprint across the African continent. Under his administration, the institute is witnessing a deliberate alignment of policy, innovation, and gender-inclusive growth.

“The proactive and visionary strides taken by the President since day one have set a baseline of excellence that inspires confidence across every arm of our great institute,” the WiLAT leadership remarked. “We are here to pledge our unalloyed support to his administration’s goals.”

Reinforcing the Pillars of Inclusivity and Progress

In his response, Dr. Boboye Oyeyemi expressed profound gratitude to the WiLAT executives for their visit and their consistent, invaluable contributions to the logistics and transport ecosystem in Nigeria. He reiterated that the strategic goals of his administration—including the realization of the Project 2027 blueprint—cannot be achieved without the vibrant, intellectual, and operational capacity that WiLAT brings to the table.

The meeting concluded with a mutual commitment to deepen collaboration, particularly as the institute prepares for its landmark 2026 CILT Annual Lecture Series, ensuring that women professionals remain at the absolute vanguard of continental connectivity and sector-wide transformation.

Key Highlights of the Engagement:

• Mutual Alignment: Strengthening the synergy between the main CILT Council and WiLAT Nigeria to drive joint capacity-building initiatives.
• Institutional Recognition: Formal commendation of Dr. Oyeyemi’s rapid administrative reforms and data-driven approach to sectoral growth.
• Forward-Looking Strategies: Discussions on enhancing female participation and leadership in logistics and transport across both public and private sectors.

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