NPA name new managers, announce redeployments

The Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) has announced the appointment and redeployment of several General Managers as part of its efforts to enhance operational efficiency and bolster contributions to the national economy.

The announcement was made on Friday through the NPA’s official X account.

According to the NPA, these appointments are aimed at supporting the Managing Director, Dr. Abubakar Dantsoho, in ensuring effective administration within the agency.

Dr. Dantsoho noted that the decision aligns with the NPA’s strategy to leverage the experience of the newly appointed General Managers for the benefit of the nation.

“The appointment, which takes immediate effect reorganised some divisions to align with the direction of the Federal Ministry of Marine & Blue Economy,” Dantsoho stated.

Giving details of the appointment, he explained that Dr. Chinwe Nwokolo, Hadiza Sani, and Mr. Babatunde Gbotolorun would be retained as General Managers of the Medical, Abuja Liason, and Information Communication Technology Division, respectively.

Dantsoho added that Mr. Ikechukwu Onyemekara would assume the role of the General Manager Corporate & Strategic Communications Division.

Other appointees named to head various divisions include Jerome Angyunwe, Richard Unde, Mukhtar Isa, Mr Anthony Edosomswan, Mr Dapo Adekunle, Mr Victor Gofwan, Mr Rabiu Dambatta, Mrs Priscilla Maduka, Mrs Sarah Ballah among others.