President Bola Tinubu has appointed Dr. Abubakar Dantsoho as the Managing Director of the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA). Additionally, Senator Adedayo Adeyeye has been appointed as the chairman of the NPA Board.
Dr. Dantsoho brings a wealth of academic and professional experience to his new role. He 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.
His previous roles within the NPA include Assistant General Manager, Technical Assistant to the Managing Director, Port Manager (Onne Port), and Principal Manager for Tariff and Billing.
Senator Adeyeye, the new board chairman, is a distinguished lawyer, journalist, and politician. He has previously served as Minister of State for Works and as a senator representing the Ekiti South senatorial district.
The president expects the new leadership to enhance the efficiency of port services and drive improved outcomes for the industry, leveraging their extensive expertise and commitment to excellence.
