Welcome to Nigerian Institute of Transport Technology (NITT), Zaria
Welcome to the Website of the Nigerian Institute of Transport Technology NITT, Zaria, the apex Transport and Logistics Management Development Institute in Nigeria, and the West African Sub-region. The website provides you with vital information on who we are and our programmes. The Transport and Logistics Industry is very dynamic and requires the training and retraining of industry players and operators to keep them abreast with developments in the industry, in order to develop their competencies and improve their skills and knowledge. NITT provides training to personnel employed in all modes of transport leading to the award of certificates, Diploma, Advanced Diploma, Postgraduate Diploma and Masters in Transport and Logistics. We have been in the fore front of providing Transport and Logistics Education, Training, Research and Consultancy Services. In its over Thirty (30) years of existence, the institute has contributed significantly to the professionalization of the transport and logistics industry not only in Nigerian but also in the West African Sub region. We combine human ingenuity and technological innovations to develop the capacity of the workforce to make the transport and logistics industry more effective and efficient to stimulate economic growth and development.
Dr. Bayero Salih Farah FCILT, FInsTA
Director-General / Chief Executive
The Nigerian Institute of Transport Technology is mandated by its Enabling Act to specifically provide management training for personnel employed in all modes of transport. NITT serves as a Transport Intelligence Centre for monitoring transport and logistics systems, and provide equipment and facilities for the encouragement, promotion and conduct of applied research in all modes of transport
Our Mission
To systematically provide and offer research and consultancy services to private and public transport agencies for the achievement of management excellent in all modes of transport in Nigeria and the West African Sub-region
Our Vision
The Nigerian Institute of Transport Technology has a vision to become an internationally recognized center of excellence, providing world-class professional training, research, advice, and solutions to all issues relating to transportation in Nigeria and Africa.
Our Objectives
The Institute was primarily established to achieve the following objectives:
- Professionalization of the Transport Industry
- Continuous Development of Skills and Competencies in the Industry.
- Regulating Professional Training Standards and Practice in the Country
- Monitoring transport and Logistics activities
- Advising on Safety Standards, Procedure, and Practices
- Advise Government on all matters relating to Transport and Logistics in the country
Our Core Values
Below are the core values of the Nigerian Institute of Transport Technology:
- Professionalism
- Delivery of Quality Services
- Sustainability and Continuous Improvement
- Accountability and Discipline.
- Research and Development
Our Mandates
- Provide Management Training for Personnel employed in all modes of transport in Nigeria and other countries.
- Serve as a Transport Intelligence Centre for monitoring transport and logistics systems
- Provide equipment and facilities for the encouragement, promotion, and conduct of applied research in all modes of transport
Our Partners
News & Insights
NITT, NCAT Emphasise Stronger Synergy, Review of MOU
The Nigerian Institute of Transport Technology (NITT) and the Nigerian College of Aviation Technology (NCAT), both in Zaria, have stressed the need to strengthen their long-standing relationship. This resolution was issued from the courtesy call on the DG/CE, NITT, Dr. Bayero Salih Farah, by the NCAT Rector, Capt. Alkali Modibo, at the former’s office recently
2022 Call for Papers
The Nigerian Journal of Logistics and Transport (NJLT) is published by Nigerian Institute of Transport Technology(NITT), Zaria – Nigeria. NJLT is a peer-reviewed publication, aimed at advancing knowledge and professionalism in logistics and Transport
2021 Edition of The Journal of Logistics and Transport Vol. 1 & 2
The 2021 edition of the Journal of Logistics and Transport (NJLT) Vol. 1 & 2 publications of NITT is out for sale. A copy is sold for N3,000.00 only. Please contact the office of the Director-General/Chief Executive or Transport Research and Intelligence Department for more details.
NITT Trains 12 Truck and Car Drivers
No fewer than 12 truck and car trainee drivers have graduated in the just concluded week-long training course on “General Truck Training and Certification” organized by the Transport Technology Centre (TTC) of Nigerian Institute of Transport Technology (NITT), Zaria.
Call For Submission Of Research Papers And Innovative Projects
The institute aims at using this initiative to harness local and indigenous talents and resources to support the creation of a new focal point in the development of an indigenous technology-based transport system as a catalyst for greater economic growth driven by the transport sub-sector of the nation’s economy.
Jigawa State is Open to NITT – Governor
Jigawa State Governor Mohammed Badaru Abubakar has said that “Jigawa State is open to ideas, advice, and proposals from NITT”.