Dr. Olayemi Funmilayo Dickson is a distinguished transport and logistics professional and research officer at the National Centre for Technology Management (NACETEM).
With over a decade of experience in transport planning and policy, innovation management, and inclusive mobility, she has become one of Africa’s most respected voices on the future of transport, particularly in designing systems that promote accessibility for all, including people with disabilities. Her research and advocacy focus on mobility justice, technology-driven transportation solutions, and climate-resilient infrastructure.
She earned a Ph.D. degree in Transport and Logistics from Lagos State University; her doctoral research focuses on Inclusive Transportation Infrastructure and the Mobility of People with Disabilities in the Lagos Metropolis. She also holds an M.Sc. in Technology Management (Transport Option) from Obafemi Awolowo University, and a B.Tech. in Transport Management Technology from the Federal University of Technology, Owerri (FUTO).
At NACETEM, Dr. Dickson serves as the Desk Officer for Transport Research and Related Activities, where she formulates and implements research projects, advises on national transport activities, and lectures at the Centre’s postgraduate programs. Her technical expertise has contributed to several national initiatives, including the World Bank STEP-B Project and Nigeria’s National Policy on Welding and Related Fields.
Internationally recognized, Dr. Dickson is a Transport Specialist Think Tank Member at Climate Survival Solutions (CSS), Inc., PBC, USA, and an active member of prestigious professional bodies, including:
• Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT) – Chartered Member
• Chartered Institute of Transport Administration (CIoTA) – Full Member
• Volvo Research & Educational Foundation (VREF) – NextGen Scholar
• Institute for French Research in Africa (IFRA) – Research Fellow
• Chartered Transportant of Nigeria (CTN)
She has attended and presented at major international conferences including:
• Second Africa Climate Summit (Addis Ababa, 2025)
• TRATSEDI Transformative Transport Conference (Loughborough University, UK, 2025)
• INNOVISION Indo-European Management Conference (India, 2025)
• Women in Transport Conference (Global Transport Policy, 2024)
• National Council on Transport (Nigeria, multiple years)
Her contributions to academia include over 15 peer-reviewed publications and a book titled Technical Innovations in Bus Rapid Transit System in Lagos State (LAP LAMBERT, Germany). Her research spans green technology, smart mobility, inclusive transport, and sustainable development.
Dr. Dickson’s professional achievements have earned her multiple honors, including:
- Top 100 Career Women in Africa 2024
- Volvo Research Educational Foundation (VREF) Grant Award (2025)
- Distinguished Nigerian Award 2025 (Elitist Media)
- Flone Initiative “Celebrity of the Month” (2024)
- Intelligent Transport Systems Professional of the Week (ITS Nigeria)
- Guest Speaker & Awardee – International Women’s Day Celebrations (2023, 2024)
She has also been featured in the Global Alliance Feminist Transport Expert Database, recognizing her as a leading African voice advancing gender equity in mobility and transport governance.
Dr. Olayemi Dickson is passionate about using innovation, policy, and education to transform Africa’s transport systems into engines of inclusion, safety, and sustainability. She continues to mentor emerging professionals, speak on global platforms, and collaborate with institutions committed to building a more accessible and climate-resilient future for Africa.
“Transport is not just about movement; it’s about empowerment, connection, and dignity, ensuring that everyone, regardless of ability or status, can move safely, freely, and confidently.” Dr. Olayemi F. Dickson