Dr. Chizoba Anyika Honoured with CORTRANS Certification as Transport Trainer

Mary Nnah

At the 7th National Transport Conference of the Chartered Institute of Transport Administration of Nigeria (CIOTA), held in Abuja, Dr. (Mrs.) Chizoba Anyika, a renowned transport scholar and marine tourism advocate, was among the distinguished professionals decorated as Certified Transport Trainers under the Council for the Regulation of Transport in Nigeria (CORTRANS). She was joined by Dr. Kayode Opeifa, the Managing Director of the Nigerian Railway Corporation.

In a ceremony that drew wide commendation, both professionals were decorated and officially presented with the CORTRANS seal of authority, a symbol that empowers them to execute accredited transport trainings across all modes of transportation, including road, rail, air, maritime, and pipeline.

For Dr. Anyika, this recognition represents a culmination of years of dedication to transport education, advocacy, and professional development. Her work in marine tourism, sustainable logistics, and transport policy has distinguished her as one of Nigeria’s foremost voices driving the modernization of the sector. Her inclusion as a CORTRANS-certified trainer underscores her commitment to excellence and capacity building in transport administration.

Equally notable was the decoration of Dr. Kayode Opeifa, whose leadership at the Nigerian Railway Corporation has contributed to the revitalization of rail transport infrastructure and operations across the country. His recognition further reinforces the need for synergy between institutional leadership and professional regulation within Nigeria’s transport ecosystem.

Together, Dr. Anyika and Dr. Opeifa symbolize the bridge between policy, practice, and professional training an alignment that is essential for sustainable growth and innovation in the nation’s transport industry. Their certifications mark a new era of capacity development where transport professionals are empowered to deliver globally competitive training that meets the evolving demands of the sector.

As CIOTA and CORTRANS continue to champion professional standards and knowledge exchange, the decoration of these two exceptional figures sends a powerful message: Nigeria’s transport future rests in the hands of visionary leaders committed to competence, integrity, and transformation.

Congratulations to Dr. (Mrs.) Chizoba Anyika and Dr. Kayode Opeifa true ambassadors of transport professionalism and national development.