joshuaDr. Abubakar Dantoho, MD/ CEO, Nigerian Ports Authority: The rise and rise of a thorough bred technocrat and transformational agent of change.
—Repositioning NPA for operational efficiency and customers’ satisfaction.
By Otori Ozigi Samuel Ochetengwu
When searching for a thorough bred maritime guru with an edifying pedigree, the man Dr.Abubakar Dantoho , readily fits the bill.
His recent appointment for the plum position of the MD/ CEO was profoundly applauded by stakeholders and other port users as an icing on the pedigree because of his rich profile.
True, the appointment of Dr.Abubakar is generally considered as a square peg in a square hole.
Armed with a PhD in maritime transport,Dr Abubakar rose through the process of meritorious service to the country to reach the zenith of his glorious career.
He has been contributing his quota to nation building with over 30 years active experience under his belt.
He is poised to reposition the organisation to maintain it’s pivotal role of a major driver to the economy of the country..
On the who, the new MD is better equipped to change the narrative of poor operational efficiency of the major seaports in the country with his vast experience and capabilities and competence.
He is expected too to prioritise the welfare of the workers and that of over 7000 life pensioners on the payroll of the organisation.
