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​CL​​MI Prepared to Assist Government to Address Logistics Management Issues – Prof Emeje

Courier and Logistics Management Institute is the only institute in the world that offers four packages – courier, logistics, transport and management – as a body, SANDRA ANI reports

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Professor Simon Emeje, the Executive Chairman, Courier and Logistics Management Institute(CLMI)
Professor Simon Emeje, the Executive Chairman, Courier and Logistics Management Institute(CLMI)

Courier and Logistics Management Institute (CLMI), has again expressed its readiness to collaborate with Government at different levels to professionally address perennial issues surrounding logistics and transport management across the country.

Prof. Simon Emeje, the Executive Chairman, Courier and Logistics Management Institute, made the remark during the closing ceremony of a three-day Medical Logistics training programme for members of staff of Codix Pharma Limited held in Lagos, over the weekend.

The foremost Professor of Logistics Management with specialty in Courier, Logistics and Transport Management, said that CLMI maintains cordial relationship with partner-Institutions both national and international  such as the Swiss School of Management, SSM (Rome, Italy); Limburg Graduate School of Business (LGSB), The Netherlands; University of Lagos (UNILAG Consult) and Lagos State University (LASU).

He said they also have programmes for Nigerians willing to take up courses in Logistics, Courier, Transport and Management; the impact, he said, will lead to the creation of millions of jobs annually.

Speaking specifically on the forthcoming 2023 general elections in Nigeria, Prof. Emeje said the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) needs to put its acts together by implementing what he termed ‘Electoral Logistics’.

“It will interest you to know that we had sent a proposal to INEC after we appraised INEC’s logistics plans for 2019 elections and foresaw the challenges. You remember that INEC had to postpone the scheduled February 16 and March 2, 2019 Presidential/National Assembly and Governorship/House of Assembly elections to February 23 and March 9, respectively.

“Well, be that as it may, our concern now is how to solve this national menace. The effort of the INEC Chairman is appreciated”. However, as technology implementation is now part of the voting and election processes, the issue of logistics has not been solved. With technology, things will get better, but in Electoral Logistics you ask critical questions such as: What is the readiness level of the operators of the machines? How about the voters, are they aware of what to do at the polling unit? What is the process of conveying the machines to the venue? How long can the batteries last? There are lots of issues to be addressed. In other words, it is not enough to deploy technology without having clear-cut guidelines on how to implement it”, he said.

Continuing, he referred to Apapa (Lagos) gridlock could be better managed. “We developed ‘Fleet and Delivery Management Course’ which contains solutions to issues as we see it today in Apapa; the largest import and export corridor in Nigeria. If Apapa is better managed, the economy of Nigeria will heave sigh of relief. A situation where trucks are parked on the road for days, if not weeks, is not acceptable. We are ready to work with the government to address this issue, permanently”, Prof. Emeje, said.

Speaking on the Medical Training for members of staff drawn from Codix Pharma Limited, he said “Codix Pharma is a fast-growing Pharmaceutical Company that provides Quality Medical Devices and drugs with a focus on Cardiometabolic care products.

“With the vision to become the market leader in Cardio-metabolic care in West Africa by 2030, the management appreciates the need for the staff to be knowledgeable in ‘Emergency Logistics’. As a pharmaceutical company, they deal with a whole lot, including human and products; warehousing, sales and credit management, supply chain management, etc.

He advised the participants to put the knowledge garnered from the training to enhance operations of the company.

Speaking on behalf of the participants, Adenike Odujoko said her expectations for the training were met.

“My expectation was to have a better understanding of what courier/logistics is; what it involves, and how it can be handled efficiently.”

“My expectations were exceeded as I got to understand what logistics management is, the logistics process, reverse logistics, and importance to the business, ports operations…to mention but a few.

I also got to understand the correct use of several terms which are commonly used ‘interchangeably’.

“The training will help me make informed decisions regarding the choice of 3PL, and how to engage them to ensure better services.

The training will also help me put policies and procedures in place for logistics, warehousing e.t.c., for the company.”

Courier and Logistics Management Institute is the only institute in the world that offers four packages – courier, logistics, transport and management – as a body.

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Federal Government To Launch Out 2700 CNG Buses, Tricycles Ahead Of First anniversary Of Tinubu’s Administration

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The Presidency on Sunday said it was ready to launch about 2,700 CNG-powered buses and tricycles before May 29 when President Bola Tinubu turns one year in office.

“All is now ready for delivery of the first set of critical assets for deployment and launch of the CNG initiative ahead of the first anniversary of the Tinubu administration on May 29.”

It said the Federal Government is set to deliver 100 conversion workshops and 60 refuelling sites spread across 18 states before the end of 2024.

The Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Mr. Bayo Onanuga, revealed this in a statement he signed Sunday titled ‘Presidential CNG initiative set for rollout.’

“From the end of May, Nigeria will take some baby steps to join such nations that already have large fleets of CNG vehicles.

The CNG tricycle
The CNG buses

“All is now ready for delivery of the first set of critical assets for deployment and launch of the CNG initiative ahead of the first anniversary of the Tinubu administration on May 29.

“About 2,500 of the tricycles will be ready before May 29, 2024…working towards delivering 200 units before the first anniversary of the Tinubu administration,” said the Presidency.

He also said that over 600 buses are targeted for production in the first phase which will be accomplished in 2024.

In October 2023, about five months after the removal of the petrol subsidy, President Tinubu launched the Presidential CNG Initiative to deliver cheaper, safer and more climate-friendly energy.

The CNG Initiative was designed to deliver compressed natural gas, especially for mass transit.

The Federal Government earmarked N100bn (part of the N500bn palliative budget) to purchase 5500 CNG vehicles (buses and tricycles), 100 Electric buses and over 20,000 CNG conversion kits, with plans to develop CNG refilling stations and electric charging stations nationwide.

The FG had said the initiative would ease the burden of the increased pump price on the masses.More information added that the creation of a new plant on the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway that will assemble the tricycles while Brilliant EV will assemble electric vehicles when it receives the Semi Knocked Down components.

The Presidency explained further, “The SKD parts manufactured by the Chinese company LUOJIA in partnership with its local partner to support the consortium of local suppliers of CNG tricycles are set for shipment to Nigeria and expected to arrive early in May.

It is expected that before 2027, There’ll be a considerable wave of these buses and tricycles in use.

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Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu Unveils First Set of Electric Buses In Lagos

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The Governor of Lagos State, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has announced the first set of electric buses for the state’s mass transit scheme.

Sanwo-Olu announced this on his Instagram page on Sunday, as he shared pictures of the buses.

He partly wrote, “I am excited to announce the first set of electric buses in the Lagos Mass transit master plan as part of our increased effort to modernise every sector of Lagos.

“Thanks to our partnership with #Oando_PLC, Lagosians can expect a cleaner and greener public transportation system.

“With the ability to travel 280 km at full charge, taking into account our unique travel times in Lagos, our electric buses are a game-changer.”

Here are pictures of the electric bus.

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Federal Executive Council Approve the sum of N453.90bn for Kano Rail Line under construction

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The Federal Executive Council has approved the sum of N453.90bn for the procurement of rolling stock, operation and maintenance equipment for the Kano-Maradi standard gauge rail line currently under construction.

The Minister of Transportation, Mu’azu Sambo, disclosed this to State House correspondents on Wednesday, March 22, after this week’s Council meeting chaired by President Muhammadu Buhari at the Presidential Villa, Abuja.

The approved sum also includes N510.93m meant for procuring four customised fire service/search and rescue vans in seaports at Port Harcourt, Lagos Port Complex, Tincan Island port and the Marina headquarters of the Nigerian Ports Authority.

The 248km rail line will traverses Kano, other cities such as Kazaure in Bauchi State, Daura and Mashi in Katsina State; Dutse in Jigawa State, the border town of Jibia, before terminating in Niger Republic’s trade and agricultural hub of Maradi.

According to a former Transport Minister, Rotimi Amaechi, the line has 15 stations along its path with a forecasted daily traffic of 9,364 passengers and approximately 3000 metric tons of cargo.

However, the project has been fraught with resistance, especially from lawmakers.

However, on Wednesday, Sambo said: “The memorandum sought council’s consideration and approval for the award of contract for the procurement of rolling stock, operation or maintenance equipment for the Kano-Maradi standard gauge rail line that is currently under construction.

“The contract was awarded to MSSRs Mota-Engil Nigeria Limited, who are the contractors handling this particular project in the sum of $984,722,302.5 inclusive of seven and a half per cent VAT with a completion period of four years.”

Sambo also revealed that the Transport ministry presented another memo on behalf of the Nigerian Ports Authority “for the award of contract for the construction and supply of four customised Fire Service search and rescue vans for extrication of accident victims for Rivers Ports in Port Harcourt, Lagos Port complex, Tincan Island Port and the Marina headquarters of the NPA, all in Lagos.

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