CONMMEP COMMENDS APPOINTMENT OF DANTSOHO AS NPA MD BY PBAT

The Congress of Nigerian Maritime Media Practitioners- CONMMEP has commended the appointment of Abubakar Dantsoho as the new Managing Director of Nigerian Ports Authority.

Dantsoho replaced Muhammed Bello-Koko who held sway as Managing Director of NPA for three years until his recent removal from office by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu GCFR.

In a congratulatory message to the new MD, which signed on behalf of the President of the association, Alhaji Tunde Umar- Daniah by the Public Relations Officer ( PRO), Mcanthony Onuoha, the association urged the new NPA Boss to bring his wealth of experience to bear as he mounts the saddle as the Chief Gate Officer at the Gateway of Nigeria's Economy.

The congratulatory message read in part:

"We, members of Congress of Nigerian Maritime Media Practitioners, CONMMEP wish to congratulate you on your appointment as Managing Director, Nigerian Ports Authority".

CONMMEP is made up of seasoned Maritime Journalists who have consistently reported activities and events within the maritime sector for good number years and still covering the beat".

"Sir, we at CONMMEP believe that your appointment by the President and Commander -in-Chief of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, His Excellency, Senator Bola Ahmed Tinubu GCFR will revitalize and reposition NPA for seamless ports operation and economic advancement of the Nation".

Your splendid credentials and years of experience leave no one in doubt of the innovations and other deliverables your administration as Managing Director will bring to the organization and to the Maritime Sector."

As Media Practitioners, we shall continue to work in partnership with the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) diligently and in line with the ethics of our reverred profession."

"Sir, your appointment is a well deserved one, and we urge you to bring your wealth of experience to bear as you take charge as new NPA Boss."

We wish you a very successful tenure, and pray that your adminstration would go down in history as one of the best things that happened to the organization and to the Maritime sector;

Accept the assurances of our utmost regards".

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