By Modupe Gbadeyanka
Mr Mohammed Bello-Koko has been removed as the Managing Director of the Nigerian Ports Authority and has been replaced by Mr Abubakar Dantshoho.
Mr Dantshoho was appointed to replace his predecessor by President Bola Tinubu, according to a statement issued on Friday by the Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity,
Before his appointment, he served in various roles in the agency as Assistant General Manager, Technical Assistant to the Managing Director, Port Manager for Onne Port, and Principal Manager for Tariff and Billing.
The new appointee 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.
Also, Mr Tinubu has approved the appointment of Mr Adedayo Adeyeye as the Chairman of the board of the NPA.
The new 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.
In the statement, President Tinubu said he 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.