*President Bola Ahmed Tinubu approves the appointment of Dr. Abubakar Dantsoho as the new Managing Director of the Nigerian Ports Authority, and Senator Adedayo Adeyeye as Chairman of the Board of the NPA

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President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the appointment of Dr. Abubakar Dantsoho as the new Managing Director of the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA).

Tinubu also has approved the appointment of Senator Adedayo Adeyeye as Chairman of the Board of the NPA.

Chief Ajuri Ngelale, Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, who disclosed this development in a statement issued Friday, July 12, 2024, said Dr. Dantsoho holds a Doctorate degree in Maritime Technology from Liverpool John Moores University, United Kingdom, and a Master鈥檚 degree in International Transport from Cardiff University of Wales, in the United Kingdom (UK).

The statement noted that prior to his recent appointment, the new Managing Director of NPA 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.

Ngelale also described Senator Adeyeye, Chairman of the Board of NPA, as a seasoned lawyer, journalist and politician.

He is a former Minister of State for Works and ex-Senator, representing Ekiti South Senatorial District in the Senate, National Assembly (NASS), Abuja.

The statement equally noted: 鈥淭he 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.鈥�