Tinubu removes Bello-Koko, appoints Abubakar Dantsoho as MD of NPA

Tinubu removes Bello-Koko, appoints Abubakar Dantsoho as MD of NPA

 President Bola Tinubu has sacked Mohammed Bello-Koko as the
managing director (MD) of the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) and appointed
Abubakar Dantsoho as his replacement.

 

Bello-Koko was appointed by President Muhammadu Buhari in
May 2021 as acting MD and his appointment was confirmed in February 2022.

 

The tenure of NPA MD is five years.

 

In a statement on Friday, Ajuri Ngelale, special adviser to
the president on media and publicity, said Tinubu also appointed Adedayo Adeyeye,
a former senator, as chairman of the NPA board.

 

Speaking on Dantsoho’s appointment, Ngelale said the new NPA
MD 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 spokesperson said.

 

Ngelale described Adeyeye as a seasoned lawyer, journalist,
and politician.

 

 “He is a former
Minister of State for Works and former Senator representing Ekiti South
Senatorial District,” he said.

 

Ngelale said Tinubu expects NPA’s new leadership to deploy
excellence in the discharge of their duties to enable efficient port services
and improved industry outcomes.

Source: Tinubu removes Bello-Koko, appoints Abubakar Dantsoho as MD of NPA

 - NigerianEye

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