By John Obi
President Bola Tinubu Tinubu has sacked Mr Mohamed Bello-Koko as the Managing Director of the Nigerian Ports Authority NPA .
The president has appointed Mr Abubakar Danstoho as his replacement.
Presidential spokesperson Ajuri Ngelale disclosed this in a statement on Friday .
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President Tinubu has also appointed a former senator, Dayo Adeyeye, as the chairperson of the NPA board.
Ngelale’s statement reads:
President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of Abubakar Dantsoho as the Managing Director of the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA).
The president has also approved the appointment of Adedayo Adeyeye as Chairman of the Board of the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA).
Mr 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.
Mr Adeyeye, the Board Chairman, is a seasoned lawyer, journalist, and politician.
He is 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.
Ajuri Ngelale
Special Adviser to the President
(Media & Publicity)
