Oyetola inaugurates Senator Adeyeye-led NPA governing board

Nigeria’s Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, on Monday inaugurated the board of the Nigerian Ports Authority, NPA, led by its chairman, Senator Adebayo Adeyeye.

In a statement on Monday by the minister, the inauguration took place in Abuja.

Speaking at the event, Oyetola urged the board to focus on strategic policy direction while maintaining sustained harmony with the management, led by the agency’s managing director, Abubakar Dantsoho.

“Today, I had the honour of inaugurating the Governing Board of the Nigerian Ports Authority, a critical step in advancing President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s vision for institutional reform and economic renewal through the marine and blue economy.

“The new board is to focus on strategic policy direction while maintaining a clear boundary from day-to-day management, as outlined in the NPA Act and the Public Service Rules. Sustained harmony between the board and management is key to achieving our shared goals.

“Congratulations to the chairman, Senator Adedayo Adeyeye, and all members of the board. I wish you a tenure defined by innovation, discipline, and unwavering commitment to the national interest,” he stated.

For his part, the chairman of the NPA Governing Board, Senator Adeyeye, lauded President Bola Tinubu and the minister for the confidence reposed in them and assured them they would do their best.

This comes months after President Bola Ahmed Tinubu appointed Senator Adeyeye to the board of the NPA in July last year.

Other members include Hon. Olabanji Olawale Olateju, Hon. Amirudin Tukur Idris, and Barr. Kelechi Igwe, Ekpebide Ebi-Erin Daniel, and Dr. Mercy Ilori, who represents the Federal Ministry of Marine and Blue Economy.

Also, Engr. Ibrahim Abba Umar, the Executive Director of Engineering and Technical Services, Engr. Olalekan Badmus, the Executive Director of Marine and Operations, and Ms. Vivian C. Richard Edet, the Executive Director of Finance and Administration, are members of the board.