President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of a new Managing Director and Board Chairman for the Nigerian Ports Authority.
This information was shared in a statement on Friday by Ajuri Ngelale, the President’s Special Adviser on Media and Publicity.
Tinubu appointed Dr. Abubakar Dantsoho as the new Managing Director of the NPA and Senator Adedayo Adeyeye as the new Board Chairman.
“Dr. Dantsoho holds a Doctorate 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,” the statement said. “Before his appointment, he had served in various roles in the Nigerian Ports Authority, including as Assistant General Manager, Technical Assistant to the Managing Director, Port Manager at Onne Port, and Principal Manager for Tariff & Billing.”
Senator Adedayo Adeyeye, who is also a seasoned lawyer, journalist, and politician, was a former Minister of State for Works and a former Senator representing Ekiti South Senatorial District.
The statement added, “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.”
