Fri, 22 Aug 2025 | 10:09 AM
Dar es Salaam, Tanzania – Thursday, 21st August 2025
Hon. Prof. Makame Mbarawa, Minister of Transport, has officially opened the 3rd International Conference on Transport, Logistics, and Management (ICTLM 2025)
In his opening remarks, Prof. Mbarawa expressed appreciation to Her Excellency, Dr. Samia Suluhu Hassan, for her vision in advancing Tanzania’s transport sector. He urged all stakeholders to work diligently to support the President’s initiatives.
He highlighted the National Institute of Transport’s (NIT) crucial role in training, research, and consultancy, noting its contribution to Tanzania Vision 2050 and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Prof. Mbarawa expressed optimism that NIT, together with public and private partners, would continue improving societal well-being and safety by transforming knowledge into practical solutions.
Speaking at the event ,Prof. Ulingeta Mbamba, Chairperson of NIT’s Governing Council, highlighted that the conference serves as a key platform for exchanging ideas, and addressing the pressing challenges in the transport sector. He noted that it brings together experts, policymakers, and industry stakeholders to explore solutions that will advance Tanzania’s transport development and strengthen regional collaboration.
On his part, NIT's Rector Eng. Dr. Prosper Mgaya noted that, the conference reflects the government’s transformative initiatives and the growing demand for skilled professionals.He reaffirmed NIT’s commitment to serve as a strategic partner in delivering research-based, innovative, and practical solutions for the transport and logistics sector.