The School of Transport and Logistics in Lagos State University, LASU, in collaboration with the Department of Procurement and Supply Chain Management, Kaduna State University, KASU, has hosted the 2025 edition of its Industry Day, tagged Industry Day 3.0.
The event, held on Thursday, December 11, 2025, at the Femi Gbajabiamila Conference Centre, LASU Main Campus, Ojo, featured career talks, expert-led sessions, networking, a debate competition, and professional inductions, aimed at preparing students for leadership roles in the logistics and supply chain sector.
In her opening remarks, the Acting Dean, School of Transport and Logistics, Dr Ogochukwu Ugboma, described Industry Day as a bridge between academia and industry, noting that the programme was designed to equip students with practical competence, ethical grounding, and a strong professional identity.
Dr Ugboma reaffirmed LASU’s commitment to producing graduates who are academically sound, industry-ready, and globally competitive, adding that the 2025 edition was deliberately enriched to provide students with exposure to real-world industry expectations.
She commended the Vice-Chancellor, Professor Ibiyemi Ibilola Olatunji-Bello, mni, NPOM, for her continued support of the School.
Represented by the Director, School of Part-Time Studies, Professor Oluwatobi Pemede, the Vice-Chancellor encouraged students to take full advantage of the programme, urging them to learn, network, and position themselves as solution-driven professionals in a rapidly evolving logistics ecosystem.
She also reiterated the University’s commitment to nurturing innovators who will transform Nigeria’s transport, logistics, and supply chain landscape.
Speaking on behalf of the visiting delegation, the Head of Department, Procurement and Supply Chain Management, KASU, Dr Usman Abbas, expressed appreciation to LASU for the collaboration and hospitality, describing the four-day engagement, held from December 8 to 11, 2025, as impactful and mutually beneficial.
A goodwill message was delivered by the Country Director of LEARN Logistics by Kuehne Foundation, Mr Stephen Akut, who urged students to maximise the opportunities provided by Industry Day to build skills, networks, and professional relationships.
A major highlight of the programme was a panel session on building successful careers in logistics, transport, and supply chain management, moderated by a former Dean, Professor C. Asenime. The session explored emerging global trends, career pathways, and opportunities available to graduates within Nigeria and beyond.
The Students’ Debate Competition featured mixed teams from LASU and KASU, who engaged on the motion: “Soft skills, particularly cross-cultural negotiation and ethical governance, are more critical to success in the AfCFTA era than mastery of disruptive technologies.”
The winning team received a cash prize of ₦500,000, while other participants received ₦200,000 each, courtesy of LEARN Logistics by Kuehne Foundation and SOTAL.
Another key moment was the induction of students into the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT), conducted by the National Director, CILT Next Gen, Mr Reynolds Shodeinde. Outstanding SOTAL scholars were also recognised with cash awards for academic excellence.
Dignitaries present at the event included Professor S. G. Odewumi, Director-General, African Centre for Supply Chain, Dr Obiora Madu, Director of Procurement, Lagos State Ministry of Science and Technology, Mrs Aminat Idris, and the Lagos State Sector Commander of the Federal Road Safety Corps, Corps Commander Ganiyu K. Hamzat, represented by Chief Route Commander Oriyomi O. Savage.
Representatives of LASTMA, LACVIS, LAMATA, Traffic Radio, Nigeria Customs Service, NURTW, and other agencies also attended, alongside staff and students of LASU and KASU.
The Vote of Thanks was delivered by the Acting School Officer and Administrative Secretary, Mr Herbert Olumakaye, who appreciated all partners and stakeholders for their contributions to the success of Industry Day 3.0.
The event concluded with a networking session, as Industry Week 3.0 draws to a close on Friday, December 12, 2025.