On Friday, President Bola Tinubu announced the removal of Mohammed Bello-Koko as the Managing Director of the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA). In his place, Dr. Abubakar Dantsoho has been appointed as the new MD, while Senator Adedayo Adeyey takes on the role of Board Chairman of the NPA.
The appointments were disclosed in a statement by the president’s Special Adviser on Media & Publicity, Ajuri Ngelale. According to the statement titled ‘President Tinubu appoints new Managing Director and Board Chairman for the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA)’, 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.
“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.”
Senator Adedayo Adeyeye, a seasoned lawyer, journalist, and former Minister of State for Works, as well as a former Senator representing Ekiti South Senatorial District, was appointed as the Board Chairman.
“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 concluded.