President Bola Tinubu has confirmed Dr. Abubakar Dantsoho’s appointment as Managing Director of the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA).
The president also confirmed Senator Adedayo Adeyeye’s appointment as chairman of the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) Board.
Dantsoho has a doctorate in Maritime Technology from Liverpool John Moores University, UK, and a master’s degree in International Transport from Cardiff University of Wales, UK.
Prior to his appointment, he worked for the Nigerian Ports Authority as assistant general manager, technical assistant to the managing director, port manager (Onne Port), and primary manager for tariffs and billing.
Senator Adeyeye, the board’s chairman, is an experienced lawyer, journalist, and politician.
He has served as Minister of State for Works and Senator for Ekiti South.
The president wants the new leadership of this critical institution to excel in carrying out their responsibilities in order to ensure efficient port services and better industry outcomes.