Ghana to host Conference of Chartered Institute of Logistics

Accra, March 23, GNA - Ghana is to play host to the Annual Council Meeting and Conference of the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT) International from April 29 to May 4. This is the first time the International Council Meeting and Conference are being held in Africa.

"It is a privilege and a big recognition of Ghana and especially the dynamic role being played by the local chapter of CILT (Ghana)," Mr Cyril Bleasdale, Director General of CILT International said at a press conference in Accra on Friday.

The press briefing was held to focus the media's attention on the preparations being made towards the successful holding of the high profile event.

Princess Anne of UK, an Honorary Past President of the CILT and President John Agyekum Kufuor are expected to grace the opening session of the conference.

The Accra Conference, which is on the theme: "Humanitarian Logistics and Sustainable Development," will focus on maintaining standards, ensuring accessibility, education and road safety. Mr Bleasdale said sound logistics and well-managed transport infrastructure were key to the development of any economy. It is in this direction that the Institute has been focusing on professional development through training and quality assurance. He lauded the existing association the Institute has with the Ghana Institute of Management and Productivity (GIMPA).

Mr Teete Owusu-Nortey, Honorary Secretary of CILT (Ghana), said over 300 delegates from 30 member countries of the CILT International worldwide would attend the conference.

He said renowned local and international speakers well versed in the issues under discussion would deliver papers as well as lead discussions to further enhance the knowledge of participants. Besides, the Conference would also provide networking opportunities for participants to learn from best practices to enable them to improve on existing situation across the world.

Mr Owusu-Nortey said the conference would be an excellent opportunity for those in the logistics and transport sector to join in the conference and called on them to register in time as those without accreditation would not be able to access the conference grounds because of security reasons.