By Uzor Odigbo
The Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) has announced the appointment of new port managers across all ports in the country except Rivers Port.
In a memo dated 14th August, 2024 and signed by the Managing Director, Dr. Abubakar Dantsoho, the restructuring takes immediate effect
The memo further explained that the redeployment is aimed at boosting productivity and improve service delivery in the apex maritime agency.
The newly appointed port managers are expected to resume duty at their new posts on Monday, August 19, 2024.
According to the memo, 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)
