Ports Authority MD Wins Infrastructure Modernisation, Global Competitiveness Award

The managing director Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) Dr. Abubakar Dantsoho, has been recognised and decorated with the Award of excellence in Maritime Infrastructure Modernisation & Global Competitiveness.

LEADERSHIP reports that the prestigious NAEPS Award is a presidential initiative coordinated by the Office of Secretary to the Government and publicly recognises and decorates public servants who have demonstrated excellence in the discharge of their duties.

The NPA MD is being recognised for deepening efficiencies that catalysed the attainment of national trade surplus through unprecedented growth in exports, set the pace for the National Single Window (NSW) through the Port Community System (PCS).

In a statement by the Authority, Dr Dantsoho is honoured for being at the forefront of galvanising the global investors’ interest in the modernisation of Nigerian Ports infrastructure and equipment.

The statement further stated that under Dantsoho as NPA MD, Nigeria influence in the comity of Maritime nations has grown and that is evidenced by Nigeria’s presidency of the Port Management Association of West Africa (PMAWCA), Vice- Presidency of the International Association for Ports & Harbours (IAPH).

Lastly, the Authority appreciated the supportive role of the Minister of Marine & Blue Economy Adegboyega Oyetola for Nigeria’s re-enlistment into the Influential “Category C” of the International Maritime Organisation (IMO).