Meet NPA new MD: Abubakar Dantsoho with 25+ maritime expertise

President Bola Tinubu appointed Abubakar Dantsoho as the Managing Director of the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) on Friday.

Dr. Dantsoho holds a Doctorate degree in Maritime Technology from Liverpool John Moores University, United Kingdom, and a Master’s degree in International Transport from Cardiff University of Wales, United Kingdom.

Before his appointment, he had served in various roles in the Nigerian Ports Authority as Assistant General Manager; Technical Assistant to the Managing Director; Port Manager, Onne Port; and Principal Manager, Tariff & Billing.

Dr. Abubakar Dantsoho holds a PhD in Maritime Technology, from the Prestigious Liverpool John Moores University, UK, an M.Sc in International transport from the University of Wales, Cardiff, UK, and a B.Sc from the Prestigious University of Maiduguri.

Dantsoho has been in the Maritime industry for well over twenty-five (25) years, with skills in Maritime Technology, Ports Management and Operations, logistics, Business, and Strategic Planning, Project Management, and research/studies with international institutions, including the World Bank and Crown Agent UK.

He was also the former Port Manager of the Onne Port in Rivers State.