Taslim K Abu

Experienced Lecturer and Supply Chain, Procurement and Logistics professional with over 13 years' experience delivering professional and higher education programmes alongside almost two decades of industry practice in procurement, transport, logistics, warehouse management, export operations and supply chain management. Holds an MSc in Procurement, Logistics and Supply Chain Management and a Postgraduate Certificate in Higher Education (PGCHE). Demonstrated success in curriculum delivery, assessment, dissertation supervision, academic quality assurance, examination administration and student support.

Passionate about creating engaging, inclusive learning environments and equipping students with industry-ready knowledge through the integration of contemporary logistics practice, research and digital learning technologies.

Lecturer at Chartered Institute of Logistics & Transport (2012-01 – Present)

Deliver International Diploma, Professional Diploma, Postgraduate Diploma and Advanced Diploma programmes across multiple CILT accredited centres. Modules taught include Supply Chain Management, Sourcing & Procurement, Managing Resources, Leadership & Strategic Management, Strategic Contexts, Organisational Planning in Logistics & Transport, Physical Distribution Management, Passenger Transport, Transport Marketing and Transportation Business Law.

• Deliver face-to-face and online lectures using modern teaching approaches.
• Prepare learning materials, tutorials and assessment activities.
• Support students preparing for professional examinations.
• Supervise student research projects and dissertations.
• Use practical industry examples to bridge theory and practice.
• Provide academic guidance, mentoring and pastoral support.

Head of Education & Training at CILT Nigeria (2016-01 – 2020-12)

• Led professional education and training activities.
• Managed examination administration and quality processes.
• Supported accreditation of training centres.
• Worked with the Professional Development Committee.
• Monitored internships and coordinated industry engagement.
• Designed and delivered CPD training programmes.

Logistics Coordinator at The Metal Centre

Worldwide Export Operations at KMB Shipping Group

Export Coordinator at Flint CPS Inks UK

Head of Membership Development at CILT Nigeria

General Manager at Ambed International Ltd

Procurement & Inventory Officer at The Bookhouse Company

MSc in Procurement, Logistics and Supply Chain Management – University of Salford

Postgraduate Certificate in Higher Education (PGCHE) – Falmouth University

Master in Transport Planning – Lagos State University

BSc in Marketing