Mr. Dantsoho alongside the Chairman of the Board, Adeyeye, were enjoined by the president Tinubu to “enable efficient port services and improved industry outcomes”.
President Bola Tinubu has appointed Dr. Abubakar Dantsoho, a former Port Manager, the new managing director of the Nigerian Ports Authority.
This report was confirmed from the State House on Friday, where Dantsoho’s qualifications and meritorious achievements in his previous positions were noted as being sufficient for the appointment.
“President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of Dr. Abubakar Dantsoho as the Managing Director of the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA),” the report said.
“The President has also approved the appointment of Senator Adedayo Adeyeye as Chairman of the Board of the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA).
“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 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.”
The president charged the new MD of the Nigerian Ports authority with excellence in service
Mr. Dantsoho alongside the Chairman of the Board, Adeyeye, were enjoined by the president Tinubu to “enable efficient port services and improved industry outcomes”.
“Senator 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,” it said.
