PRESIDENT Bola Ahmed Tinubu has terminated the appointment of Mohammed Bello-Koko as the Managing Director of the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) and appointed Dr. Abubakar Dantsoho in his place.
Bello-Koko was appointed by President Muhammadu Buhari in May 2021 as acting MD and his appointment was confirmed in February 2022.
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 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 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.
Chief Ajuri Ngelale, Special Adviser to the President (Media & Publicity), in a statement, said 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’.
No reason was given for the sack of Mr Bello-Koko.
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