The Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) has reaffirmed that its greatest asset lies in infrastructure and technology and in its people, who drive the nation’s maritime growth.
The managing director of the NPA, Dr. Abubakar Dantsoho, stated this on Monday during the maiden edition of the National Mentoring Day celebration held at the Authority’s headquarters in Lagos.
Represented by Vivian Richard-Edet, the executive director of Finance and Administration, Dr Dantsoho said the event marked a significant milestone in the Authority’s commitment to nurturing future leaders, promoting knowledge transfer, and entrenching a culture of continuous learning and professional growth.
“This occasion marks an important milestone in our commitment to nurturing future leaders, promoting knowledge transfer, and institutionalising a culture of continuous learning and professional development,” he said.
He added that while NPA continues to invest in world-class infrastructure and advanced port technology, its most valuable strength remains its workforce.
“As an organisation at the heart of Nigeria’s maritime economy, we recognise that our true strength lies not only in infrastructure and technology but, more importantly, in our people,” he emphasised.
The managing director also applauded the contributions of young professionals serving under the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) at the NPA, describing them as the next generation of innovators and change agents who will shape the future of the maritime industry and Nigeria’s economy.
“The young professionals serving here under the NYSC are not just temporary participants; you represent the next wave of innovators, administrators, and change agents who will shape the maritime sector’s future and, by extension, our national economy,” he stated.
Established in 2014 and inaugurated in London in 2016, National Mentoring Day is celebrated globally on October 27 each year. The observance encourages individuals and organisations to participate in mentoring, ensuring equal opportunities for people to realise their potential.
The initiative aligns with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 10 (SDG 10), which seeks to reduce inequalities by promoting inclusion and breaking down barriers through mentorship.
