President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of Senator Adedayo Adeyeye as Chairman of the Board of the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA).
The President also approved Dr. Abubakar Dantsoho as the Managing Director of the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA).
The President’s Special Adviser(Media & Publicity), Chief Ajuri Ngelale, disclosed this in a statement on Friday, July 12.
Ngelale stated 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.
He added that before his appointment, Dantsoho 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.
For Senator Adeyeye, the Board Chairman, is a seasoned lawyer, journalist, politician and arrowhead of the Southwest Agenda (SWAGA), the grassroots mobilisation group for actualization of Tinubu’s presidential ambition in 2023 in Southwest geopolitical zone.
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.
