Shake-up at NPA as Dantsoho appoints new port managers for Apapa, Tin Can, others

In a bid to enhance operational efficiency, the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) has announced the appointment of new port managers across all seaports in the country.

The restructuring, which takes immediate effect, aims to boost productivity and improve service delivery.

According to a memo dated August 14, 2024 signed by the NPA Managing Director, Dr. Abubakar Dantsoho, the new port managers will assume duties on Monday, August 19, 2024.

The newly appointed port managers are,: Mr. Adebowale Lawal Ibrahim as Port Manager of Apapa Port Complex; Mr. Abubakar Sanni Isa as Port Manager of Tin Can Island Port; Mr. Abdulraman Husaini as Port Manager of Onne Port in Rivers State and Mr. Sa’adu Dahiru Mohammed as Port Manager of Delta Port.

Others are: Mr. Emmanuel Anda as Port Manager of Lekki Port; Mrs. Kenechi Edith Okezie retained her position as Port Manager at Rivers Port in Port Harcourt, while Mr. Ekine Ibafiri Alex is the new Port Manager of Calabar Port

The outgoing Port Managers affected by the restructuring have been directed by the Managing Director to report to the Executive Director (Marine and Operations) immediately.

They include: Dr. Okaga Charles Bamidele (Lagos Port Complex); Sylvester Egene (Tin Can Island Port); Teslim Bamidele Makanjuola (Delta Port); Olumati Ikechi Festus (Calabar Port) and Aliyu Abubakar (Lekki Port).