President Bola Tinubu-led Federal Government has approved the appointment of Dr Abubakar Dantsoho as the Managing Director of the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA).
President Tinubu also approved the appointment of Sen. Adedayo Adeyeye as the Chairman of the Board of the authority.
The Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Ajuri Ngelale announced this in a statement made available to New Telegraph on Friday.
According to him, Dantsoho obtained a Doctorate degree in maritime technology from Liverpool John Moores University, United Kingdom and a master 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.
Also, Adeyeye, the board chairman,l 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.