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Stella Enenche, Abuja
The Vice President of Charted Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT), Francis Ehiaguese has called on the organisation’s global body to support member-countries in Africa with weak financial capabilities, to ensure global recognition of such countries.
CILT is a professional institute representing the logistics industry, promoting best practice and representing the interests of the logistics industry on a global scale. CILT also offers a range of logistics training qualifications designed to develop the skills and knowledge required to boost efficiency in the transport industry.
Ehiaguese said the members are seeking the support to gain global recognition.
Ehiaguese who gave the charge at a two-day forum with the theme; “building capacity for efficient logistics and Transport service in Africa”, further called for effective collaboration among African countries, to foster development.
“We want you to support weaker countries who don’t have financial capacity and human resources to drive the CILT in Africa.
” I want to quickly say that we must be very careful at the international level to think that if these countries are now recognised by the law, the membership will begin to roll in, the membership base across Africa will blossom.
“The earlier we allow that freedom for countries to become independent and recognised in their countries, I am sure we will generate more members, and we will have more financial support.
He further stated that, “We should build strong institutions rather than strong personalities. It is only when we build strong institutions that this institute will become sustainable.
“We don’t discourage the idea of building strong individuals but as they grow, they should build strong institutions,” he added.
He said Africa was the destination in terms of logistics and transportation, adding that Africa relied on CILT to accommodate world demand in the continent because of it’s large population.
Ehiaguese advised member countries to work on legislation that would protect the practice of the profession in their countries.
