Efficient logistics systems play a critical role in enhancing national competitiveness, supporting trade facilitation, and advancing economic development. However, Nigeria continues to face persistent logistics challenges resulting from infrastructural deficits, weak technological capacity, institutional inefficiencies, and limited sustainability practices. This study examines the systemic factors undermining logistics performance in Nigeria and proposes a systems-based model for building sustainable and resilient logistics networks capable of withstanding disruptions while supporting national development goals. Guided by General Systems Theory and Resilience Theory, the study conceptualizes the logistics sector as an interdependent system in which weaknesses within one component generate ripple effects across the entire network. The research employs a descriptive and conceptual analytical approach by synthesizing empirical evidence, policy reports, and scholarly contributions to identify core vulnerabilities and evaluate their impact on logistics resilience. Findings reveal that Nigeria’s logistics challenges are systemic rather than isolated, with infrastructure decay, fragmented governance, low digital adoption, and high environmental externalities contributing to supply chain uncertainties, high operational costs, and reduced service reliability. The study proposes a holistic model emphasizing integrated infrastructure modernization, technological innovation, institutional coordination, green logistics practices, and workforce development as strategic pathways toward resilience. The recommendations highlight the need for collaborative efforts between government, private sector actors, and regulatory institutions to embed adaptive capacity, sustainability principles, and efficiency into logistics operations. This study contributes to the discourse on logistics resilience within emerging economies and provides actionable insights for national logistics policy reforms, investment planning, and sustainable development strategies.

Keywords: Sustainable Logistics; Resilience; Supply Chain Systems; Infrastructure Development; Nigeria Logistics Sector