Academic & Management Team

Academic Team

    1. Professor Adebola Odunlami, PhD (Transport Management)

      • Expertise: Urban mobility planning, multimodal transportation, and sustainability in Nigerian transport networks.
      • Profile: Possesses over 20 years of teaching and research experience, pioneering several urban transport initiatives.

    2. Dr. Ifeoma Nwankwo, PhD (Procurement & Supply Chain Management)

      • Expertise: Strategic sourcing, supplier relationship management, and lean supply chain practices.
      • Profile: Has served as a consultant to various Nigerian government agencies on procurement reforms.

    3. Muhammed B. Sani, PhD (Logistics Engineering)

      • Expertise: Logistics network design, warehousing optimization, and engineering solutions for supply chain challenges.
      • Profile: Brings practical industry insight from work in the oil and gas sector.

    4. Dr. Bamidele Akinyemi, PhD (Supply Chain Analytics)

      • Expertise: Data analytics in supply chain optimization, predictive modeling, and blockchain applications.
      • Profile: Collaborates with emerging technology startups to integrate AI-driven solutions in logistics.

    5. Dr. Grace Abimbola, PhD (Inventory Management)

      • Expertise: Inventory optimization, demand forecasting techniques, and Just-in-Time (JIT) methodologies.
      • Profile: Has published extensively on smart inventory systems and data-driven approaches to stock management.

    6. Mr. Benjamin Yagazie, M.Sc. (Global Supply Chain Management)

      • Expertise: International trade laws, cross-border logistics, and port operations.
      • Profile: Has proven experience optimizing import-export processes at various Nigerian ports.

    7. Ms. Efe Edoho, M.Sc. (Procurement & Contract Management)

      • Expertise: Contract negotiation, supplier performance evaluation, and sustainable procurement practices.
      • Profile: Managed procurement projects for multinational companies in Nigeria, emphasizing ethical sourcing and compliance.

    8. Professor Emeka Okonkwo, PhD (Supply Chain and Sustainability)

      • Expertise: Green logistics, circular supply chains, and environmental impact assessments.
      • Profile: Led multiple research collaborations on reducing carbon footprints in African supply chains.

    9. Dr. Halima Yusuf, PhD (Digital Supply Chain)

      • Expertise: Blockchain in logistics, IoT-enabled supply chains, and AI-driven analytics.
      • Profile: At the forefront of research on emerging digital technologies in logistics, focusing on innovative, data-centric solutions.

    10. Mr. Daniel Abara, MBA (Transport and Logistics)

      • Expertise: Transportation policy, fleet management, and freight forwarding.
      • Profile: Draws on hands-on experience managing transport fleets in Nigeria’s manufacturing sector to enhance operational efficiency.