Abdullahi Becomes New NPA Boss

President Goodluck Jonathan on Wednesday approved the
appointment of Mr Habibu Abdullahi as Managing Director of the Nigerian Ports
Authority (NPA).

The Special Adviser on Media and Publicity to the President,
Dr Reuben Abati, said in a statement, in Abuja, that Abdullahi replaced Mr Omar
Suleiman who had been relieved of his appointment.

The new managing director, who hails from Kano State, was
the authority’s Acting Executive Director (Finance and Administration).

He holds a Bachelors Degree in Political Science and Masters
Degree in Public Administration.

The President also approved the appointment of three
Executive Directors for the organisation.

They are Mr David Omonibeke, Marine & Operations; Mr
Mohammmed Saleh, Engineering & Technical Services; and Mr Olumide Oduntan,
Finance and Administration.

Similarly, the President approved the appointment of three
Executive Directors for the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency
(NIMASA).

They are Capt. Ezekiel Agaba, Maritime Safety & Shipping
Development; Mr Obi Nwabueze, Maritime Labour & Cabotage Services; and Mr
Baba Jauro, Finance & Administration.

The statement said that the appointments took immediate
effect.