The Chartered Institute of Logistics & Transport CILT-NIG has elected the pioneer Director General of The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency, (NIMASA) Barr. Mfong Ekong Usoro as its new President of the Institute over the weekend in Abuja.
Usoro got 154 vote to defeat other other two males contestants Chief Igna Owums who got 18 votes and Barr. Dr. Alban Igwe who got 12 votes.
Announcing the results which was conducted both physical and via online, 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 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 Martime mode, Aviation mode goes to Queen N. Ajayi, Sani M. Ibrahim Road mode, Logistics Modes was Bolaji O. Olowoye.
Also elected were Olumode Ibrahim for Pipeline mode and Juliana O. Saka 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 has taken over from Alh. Abubakar Jibrin who uccessfully completed his two terms.