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This was made known in a statement issued by the Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Ajuri Ngelale.
President Bola Tinubu on Friday approved the appointment of Dr Abubakar Dantsoho as the Managing Director of the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), and Senator Adedayo Adeyeye as Chairman of the NPA Board.
This was made known in a statement issued by the Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Ajuri Ngelale.
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, UK.
Before his appointment, he had served as the NPA Assistant General Manager; Technical Assistant to the Managing Director; Port Manager, Onne Port; and Principal Manager, Tariff & Billing.
On the other hand, Senator Adeyeye is a seasoned lawyer, journalist and politician, who was a Minister of State for Works and former Senator representing Ekiti South Senatorial District.
Ngelale said “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.”
