The new Managing Director of the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), Abdullah Dantsoho, officially assumed duties at the NPA headquarters on Monday, July 22nd, 2024 with a promise to reorganize the organization.
He also pledged to to sustain the momentum of the ports automation and digitalization programme of his predecessor, Mohammed Bello-Koko.
He highlighted his main goal as repositioning the organization for increased productivity and greater efficiency, improved revenue generation, and enhanced staff productivity.
Dantsoho assured of his commitment to the ongoing digitization process; Port Community System, port modernization plan, and equipment renewal programme.
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu removed Mohammed Bello-Koko who was barely three years into his tenure as the Managing Director of NPA.
He approved the appointment of Dr. Abubakar Dantsoho as the new helmsman for NPA.
Dr. Dantsoho 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.
Mohammed Bello-Koko was appointed by former President Mohammadu Buhari in 2016 as the Executive Director, Finance and Administration of the agency, the position he held till May 2021 when he was appointed as the Acting MD when the erstwhile MD, Hadiza Bala Usman was suspended.