July 12, (THEWILL) – President Bola Tinubu has removed Mohammed Bello-Koko as the Managing Director of the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) and approved the appointment of Dr Abubakar Dantsoho, as the new Managing Director.
The President, also, approved the appointment of Senator Adedayo Adeyeye, as Chairman of the Board of the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), Chief Ajuri Ngelale, Presidential spokesman, said in a statement on Friday.
“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.
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 President 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”, the statement added.
