The Chartered Institute of Transport Administration of Nigeria (CIOTA) held its first‑quarter induction and investiture ceremony on Wednesday in the Victoria Island area of Lagos. The event, themed “Professional Development in Transport,” was opened by Dr. Kayode Finsta, chairman of the ceremony and executive director of the Centre of Sustainable Mobility and Access Development. In his remarks, Dr. Finsta urged the Federal Ministry of Transportation to produce a comprehensive compendium of decisions made by the National Council of Transport, arguing that such a document would help improve the sector.
Dr. Opeifa, speaking later, recalled that in 2002 the National Council of Transport convened a summit that recommended the ministry develop a master plan for the railway system and other modes of transport. “In that summit I stated in my paper that the ministry should set up a rail master plan. That was in 2002—21 years ago—and we are still moving from phase 1 to phase 2,” he said. He noted recent presidential enactments that have shifted railway regulation from exclusive to concurrent jurisdiction, making it even more urgent to revisit the railway plan and broader transport strategies. Dr. Opeifa called on the ministry to produce a compendium and suggested that CIOTA partner with the ministry to assess progress and identify unmet objectives. He also urged CIOTA to work closely with the ministry to ensure that ministry staff are chartered transport professionals.
Prof. Callistus Ibe of the Federal University of Technology, Owerri, delivered the induction lecture, advising the newly inducted fellows, members, and associates to cultivate a professional image and initiate innovative solutions to transport challenges. “As professionals in the field, it is essential to continue learning,” he emphasized.
Finally, CIOTA chairman Segun Finsta presented plaques to the inductees and reaffirmed the institute’s commitment to upgrading standards and promoting best practices in Nigeria’s transportation operations.
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