NPA: Olotu Congratulates Dantsoho, Says Appointment Will Bring Fortunes For Nation
By Sulaimon Salau
A maritime consultant and former Port Manager, Apapa Port Complex, Mrs Olufunmilayo Olotu has described the appointment of Abubakar Dantsoho as one that would yield better results for the maritime sector and Nigerian economy generally.
Olotu, in a congratulatory message, made available to Slye News, said by this appointment, Mr. President has given the Nigerian Maritime space a much needed boost.
She said: “Nothing beats having a CEO, who has been in the system, risen through the ranks, and served in strategic positions and locations.
“Through Dr. Dantsoho as a product of the Tariff & Billing Division, the Federal Government should expect a trade balance that will yield better results in terms of revenue generation, and healthy growth in the regional economy,” she stated.
Recall that Dantsoho assumed duty as the 29th Managing Director of NPA yesterday (Monday).
He promised to boost the organisation’s revenue generation and port efficiency.
He said “As we match towards this great journey, I wish to state that our main goal is to reposition the Nigerian Ports Authority for increased productivity and greater efficiency for increased revenue generation.”
He affirmed that he is committed to ensuring that the Nigerian Ports compete favourably with neighbouring ports especially in the areas of port operations. This he stated would be achieved through the robust exhibition of the overall commitment and collaboration to achieving success.
Danthoso stated that he is committed to improving the welfare of the workforce through the timely payment of emoluments, compensations, training and capacity development especially for employees who show added value in their areas of deployment.
The NPA boss promised to continue with the digital transformation of the Authority and the port community system which are key to blocking leakages and corruption while promising to explore ways of further improve port infrastructural renewal.
‘’In particular, we shall drive port rehabilitation and modernisation. We shall pay attention to logistics that surround the arrival of cargo to the port corridor, loading of ships and other things that surround berthing of cargos.’’ He said
