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  • President Tinubu renews appointment of NITT boss

    President Tinubu renews appointment of NITT boss

    President Bola Tinubu has approved the reappointment of Dr. Bayero Farah as Director-General/Chief Executive Officer, Nigerian Institute of Transport Technology (NITT), Zaria for a second term  of four years.

    This is contained in a statement by the spokesperson of the institute, Mr. John Kolawale, and made available to newsmen  in Zaria on Friday.

    He said the appointment  was with effect from Jan.13.

    ” The reappointment notice was contained in a letter  signed by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF) Sen. George Akume.

    According to him, the reappointment is in accordance with the provisions   of the Nigerian Institute of Transport Technology Act, 1986  Laws of the Federation of Nigeria.

    He said Farah possessed track record of sterling and exceptional performance which led to the massive and unprecedented transformation of NITT to its  unrivaled status  since  inception in 1986.

    Kolawale said the director-general joined the services of NITT in 1994 as a Senior Staff Development Officer, having earlier worked as a classroom teacher and later as a National Population Census Cartographic Officer.

    He rose through the ranks to the position of a Director in 2013 and  substantive DG/CEO on Jan.13, 2020.

  • CNG conversion centre opens in Abuja

    CNG conversion centre opens in Abuja

    The Presidential Compressed Natural Gas Initiative (P-CNGi), on Thursday inaugurated the Abuja CNG conversion and training centre to ensure the attainment of sustainable energy future in the country.

    The centre was commissioned at the Nigerian Institute of Transport Technology (NITT), under the leadership of its Director-General (D-G), Dr Bayero Farah.

    In his remark, Mr Zacch Adedeji, the Chairman, Presidential CNG Initiative Steering Committee, said CNG was the way to reduce the cost of transportation.

    Adedeji disclosed that the government spent US$ 6 billion to import petroleum into the country annually, “using our dollars and just creating the mess that we have found ourselves in.

    “At times for us at the Presidential CNG Initiative Steering Committee, when we are meeting we can’t just understand how it was possible that Nigeria up until today has been buying Petrol for all cars and commercial vehicle when we have gas here.

    “And we can use the gas. We can power all our vehicles with the gas at a cheaper and one third of the cost.

    “We will not have been spending any foreign exchange, and we will have created all kinds of jobs and opportunities.”

    Adedeji, represented by the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Domestic Affairs, Mr Toyin Subair, assured that no monopoly would be created in executing the CNG project across the country.

    He said within the next three to five years, Nigeria would be saving US$ 3 million to US$ 5 billion that the country was spending on Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), adding that “we will no longer be buying it.

    “We are opening this economy and this part of the sector to everybody in the country. If you are able to set up a conversion centre, we will work with you if you are able to import kits.

    “If you organize training for the people, we will start working with you. We are bringing all the banks and all the stakeholders into the sector.

    “There is going to be a level-playing field and that is the assurance of President Bola Tinubu on this initiative and we pray to God that it is also going to be extremely successful.”

    Also, the Project Director of P-CNGi, Mr Micheal Oluwagbemi, said the event marked a significant step forward in pursuing cleaner, more affordable, and environmentally-responsible energy solutions.

    Oluwagbemi, who is an engineer, also said the launching of the P-CNGi-affiliated conversion centre was a conscious choice to embrace cleaner and more affordable energy solutions.

    “In a world where the environment is crying out for help, where climate change is an undeniable reality, our decision to adopt CNG technology is not just commendable; it is essential.

    “The commissioning of the Abuja P-CNGi Conversion Centre, the second of its kind, after the Lagos State P-CNGi Conversion Centre, represents a profound shift in Nigeria’s approach to energy and transportation.”

    He said the initiative, driven by the vision of President Tinubu, was not merely about technological advancements, as the move reflects a fundamental transformation of mindset, habits, and responsibility towards the environment and the nation’s economy.

    “The conversion of Petrol Motor Spirit (PMS) vehicles to Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) Bi-Fuel at this facility is a testament to Nigeria’s commitment to mitigating climate change and ensuring sustainable economic growth.

    “The Presidential CNG Initiative is aligned with the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Tinubu, emphasising prudence in resource management and dedication to the well-being of the environment.

    “I want to express my deepest gratitude to all the individuals, organisations, and partners who have been instrumental in making this launch possible, most especially, our gratitude to Mr. President for deeming us worthy to be executors of his vision for a cheaper, cleaner, safer, and more reliable form of energy for transportation.

    “The commissioning of the Abuja P-CNGi Conversion Centre is not the end of the journey, but rather, it marks a new beginning.

    “Challenges will undoubtedly arise, but the collective determination, innovative spirit, and collaboration of Nigerians will pave the way for a sustainable, efficient, and responsible future.”

    Earlier, the Minister of Transportation, Sen. Saidu Alkali, said studies have shown that CNG could earn the Federal Government over N200 billion from every one million cars if converted.

    The minister explained that CNG is cleaner, cheaper and available in the country, adding that it could be used in cars, vans, trucks, motorcycles, buses, trains and ships.

    Alkali, represented by Cynthia Ahkidenor, acting Director, Department of Road Transport and Mass Transit Administration, said CNG would also provide the country with energy security.

    The minister said the ministry was aggressively involved in the advocacy of engine conversion as an alternative to the removal of fuel subsidy.

    “The Federal Ministry of Transportation has been having a series of conversation with relevant stakeholders and transport operators.

    “This is in order to get them to buy into the conversation of vehicles to dual engine as a one-off expenditure due to cost of energy.

    “The ministry is promoting the rethink compressed natural gas into proper use which is one of the conversation the federal government is involved in as well as being a signatory to the Green House Emission.

    “And we have committed to reducing gas from 40 to 60 per cent emission by 2060,” Alkali said.

    In his speech, the D-G of the transport institute, Dr Farah, said the launch of the centre marked a significant turning point in the history of transportation in the country.

    “We have provided this centre to serve as a conversion centre to all categories of vehicles. Owners will come in to convert their vehicles to CNGs.

    “I want to appeal to motorists in Abuja and environs to take advantage of the facilities at this centre to convert their vehicles and enjoy the cheap energy that comes with the CNG,” he said.

    The P-CNGi recently established seven CNG conversation centres across the country.

    It said the establishment of the centres symbolised the commitment of the Tinubu administration to spearhead energy revolution in the country.

    It assured that more CNG conversion centres would be established across the country, as a pivotal step in the country’s journey towards a cleaner and economically-sound future.

  • Maritime security: NIMASA, NITT sign MoU to strengthen research

    Maritime security: NIMASA, NITT sign MoU to strengthen research

    In order to enhance maritime safety and security in Nigeria, the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the National Institute of Transport Technology (NITT), Zaria, on research and training.

    Dr Bashir Jamoh, the Director-General of NIMASA, said on Saturday in Zaria that the MoU was hinged on research and training with a view to enhance local content and boost the quality assurance of the institute.

    The director-general noted that NITT and NIMASA have been together for over three decades.

    “The MoU signing ceremony was to formalise and strengthen the relationship in terms of research, training and development,” Jamoh said.

    According to him, the activities of sea pirates had negatively impacted the sector in 2020 and dented the image of our country.

    He however noted that the attacks by sea pirates subsided by 2021 and from January 2022 to date Nigeria did not record any attack by the pirates.

    He said NIMASA achieved the success through strategic collaborations and partnerships with key stakeholders in the sector.

    He added that collaboration with the NITT would further support NIMASA with research to sustain the gains and strengthen the sector.

    Jamoh said with the signing of the MoU, the NITT would assist NIMASA with either research or training in wherever it observed gaps.

    “If it is gaps on individuals that drive the transport industry then the gaps would be bridged in terms of training.

    “If it is in terms of infrastructure, the institute will conduct research to determine the type of infrastructure that would address the identified gaps.

    “If the gaps were identified in terms of the general progress of the industry, the institute would also come-in,’’ he said.

    He stated that NITT was established to develop not only the maritime industry but the whole transport and logistics sector, stressing that NIMASA will sustain its support to the institute towards enhancing growth and development in the transport and logistics sector.

    The Director-General of NITT, Dr Bayero Farah, said the MoU was aimed at strengthening the relationship between NITT and NIMASA so that NITT can provide more training to the staff of NIMASA.

    Farah said the MoU was also hinged on collaborative research between the two agencies on critical and dynamic issues that affect the maritime industry in Nigeria.

    He said:“At any time we had issues in the Maritime Sector, NITT and NIMASA would conduct a research and proffer solution based on international best practice.

    “With the signing of this MoU the training of NIMASA’s managers’ cadre by the NITT towards enhancing the growth of the sector would commence with immediate effect.’’

  • NITT, Multimix Academy seek ways to improve transport, logistics in Nigeria

    NITT, Multimix Academy seek ways to improve transport, logistics in Nigeria

    Nigerian Institute of Transport Technology, (NITT), Nigeria’s pioneer public sector institute for transport and logistics and Multimix Academy, the nation’s premier and leading private sector academy for logistics and supply chain management has signed an historic memorandum of understanding to deepen the capacity of professionals in the sector.

    History was made on Thursday 4th March, 2021 when the collaboration MOU was signed between the two firms. Dr. Bayero Salih-Farah, Director-General/Chief Executive of NITT signed on behalf of the Institute while Dr. Madu Obiorah, Chairman/CEO of Multimix Academy signed on behalf of his organization.

    The two parties recognized the need to engender opportunities in the transport and logistics industry through research, training and innovation and to create measurable impact in the transport and logistics industry.

    The parties to the MOU agreed to partner in recognition of the capacity of the institute in the transport and logistics sector; as well as Multimix Academy’s competencies and expertise in same area. The partnership will cover both the short term and long term programmes/courses.

    The relationship has given birth to two courses of contemporary importance to the nation. Post Graduate Diploma in Logistics and Supply Chain Management and The Post Graduate Diploma in Cold Chain Logistics Management and the collaboration promises a lot more going by the successes already recorded.

    They have deployed technology that enables Nigerians and even people outside Nigeria to access the courses at the convenience of their homes or offices.

    According to Salih-Farah, “the partnership was created to leverage on the capacity of the institute in the transport and logistics sector, and faculty and the technology platform of the Multimix academy”.

    The objectives as identified by the MOU include: greater Industry impact, create a greater participation in the institute’s programmes, to enable the institute take its proper place in the industry and deploy innovation technology in human resources development in the industry.

    Others include; to create greater awareness for employment opportunities, impact entrepreneurial/employability skills to participants of the institute’s programmes, improve the overall organizational performance and customers satisfaction in the transport and Logistics industry and expose participants to emerging and global best practices in the industry

    “Furthermore, the collaboration will provide quality Transport Logistics and Supply Chain education that is practicable to the demands of the ever-changing market conditions, and applicable to the ever-changing needs of the industry,” Salih-Farah added.

    On his own part, Multimix Chairman, Obiorah Madu said the rationale behind the establishment of the courses reflect the growing importance of logistics and supply chain management as a differentiating factor for nations’ competitiveness.

    Graduates of the programs he explained, can quickly progress through the transport cadre in the public sector as well as the management structures of major blue chip companies receiving excellent salaries and benefits packages as they go.