President Bola Tinubu, on Friday, removed Mohammed Bello-Koko as the Managing Director of the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA).
The president appointed Dr. Abubakar Dantsoho as the new MD and Senator Adedayo Adeyey as the Board Chairman of the NPA.
The appointments were made known in a statement issued by the president’s Special Adviser on Media & Publicity, Ajuri Ngelale.
The statement, titled, ‘President Tinubu appoints new Managing Director and Board Chairman for the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA)’, read: “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.
“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.”
Adeyeye, a seasoned lawyer, journalist, and politician, was 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.
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