CLMI Int’l Conference 2025 to Spotlight Africa’s Role in the $60 Trillion Global Logistics and Transport Economy

The Courier and Logistics Management Institute (CLMI) has announced its International Conference & Investiture 2025, a landmark gathering designed to shape the future of trade, logistics, commerce, and economic transformation across Africa.

Speaking during a press conference on Monday, November 17 2025, Distinguished Professor Simon Emeje, the Executive Chairman of CLMI, said the conference and investiture will take place on Wednesday, 26th November 2025, at the prestigiousOriental Hotel, Victoria Island, Lagos.

Described as a premier world-class experience, he said that the conference will bring together industry leaders, policymakers, innovators, and strategic thinkers from across sectors to examine the trends, challenges, and opportunities shaping Africa’s fast-evolving logistics ecosystem, as the global logistics, courier and transport market value is an average of $60 Trillion.

“The CLMI International Conference & Investiture 2025 provides a unique platform where strategies are formed, partnerships are nurtured, and actionable insights drive real economic impact. It aims to strengthen the logistics sector’s role in driving sustainable business growth, wealth creation, and national development,” Prof. Emeje said.

“Nigeria, for instance, has been dependent on oil and gas for a long time, but courier and logistics, when fully harnessed, have the capacity to generate 50% of the country’s revenue.

“The global logistics, courier and transport (LCT) market value is an average of $60 Trillion. The market value in Nigeria is about N25 trillion (market value). There is need to examine further on Africa’s position in the market in light with the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) implementation.

He said that participants will have the opportunity to engage directly with top industry leaders and decision-makers, gain practical insights into building sustainable, high-impact businesses through trade logistics, explore new opportunities for career growth, investment, and commercial expansion, and join a national movement committed to transforming Nigeria’s trade and logistics ecosystem.

“This is more than a conference,” Prof. Emeje stated. “It is a transformative platform where vision turns into impact and where participants, from industry professionals to aspiring leaders, gain the tools and network needed to influence Africa’s future.”

Themed, “Building Entrepreneurship and National Wealth through Trade Logistics”, the event will be held under the chairmanship of Senator Aliyu Ikra Bilbis, chairman, Senate Committee on Communications, while Senator Adedayo Clement Adeyeye, chairman, Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), will deliver the keynote address.

The conference will also feature renowned figures shaping Africa’s logistics and trade landscape, including Capt. Giorgio Enrico Del Celo, CEO, Primenext Logistics; Dr. Sola Obabori, Executive Director, Corporate Services, NAHCO; Dr. Sonny Allison, Founder, RedStar Plc., Dr. Ebere Njoku, Director-General, Nigeria-British Chamber of Commerce & Industry, amongst others.

“Their expertise will offer a roadmap for repositioning Africa’s logistics industry as a catalyst for global competitiveness.

“Participants can register at www.clmi.ng or use the direct registration link: https://bit.ly/2025-INVESTITURE”, the executive chairman said.

Speaking further, he said that CLMI is committed to advancing professionalism, excellence, and innovation in logistics, supply chain management, and trade operations.

“Through conferences, certifications, and capacity-building initiatives, CLMI continues to strengthen the industry’s role in national and continental development”, he explained.