President Tinubu appoints new NPA MD, Dantsoho
...Names new Board Chairman, Senator Adeyeye
Maureen Aguta
President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of Dr. Abubakar Dantsoho as the Managing Director of the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA).
A statement by the Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Chief Ajuri Ngelale, on Friday, disclosed that the President has also approved the appointment of Senator Adedayo Adeyeye as Chairman of the Board of the NPA.
Dr. Dantsoho holds a Doctorate degree in Maritime Technology from Liverpool John Moores University, United Kingdom, and a Master’s degree in International Transport from Cardiff University of Wales, United Kingdom.
Before his appointment, he had served in various roles in the Nigerian Ports Authority as Assistant General Manager; Technical Assistant to the Managing Director; Port Manager, Onne Port; and Principal Manager, Tariff & Billing.
He is taking over from Muhammed Bello-Koko who has given a good account of himself superintending over Nigerian Ports Authority.
Senator Adeyeye, the Board Chairman, is a seasoned lawyer, journalist, and politician.
He is a former Minister of State for Works and former Senator representing Ekiti South Senatorial District.
The statement announcing the new appointments disclosed that President Tinubu expects the new leadership of this pivotal agency to deploy excellence in the discharge of their duties to enable efficient port services and improved industry outcomes.