President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of Dr. Abubakar Dantsoho as the new Managing Director of the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA).
He replaces Bello Koko, who headed the agency since 2021.
The President has also approved the appointment of Senator Adedayo Adeyeye as Chairman of the Board of the NPA.
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A statement issued by presidential spokesman, Ajuri Ngelale, on Friday night noted that 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 served in various roles in the Nigerian Ports Authority including Assistant General Manager.
Senator Adeyeye, the Board Chairman, is a lawyer, journalist, and politician.
He is a former Minister of State for Works and former Senator representing Ekiti South Senatorial District.
(Editor: Ebuwa Omo-Osagie)
