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President Jonathan Sacks NPA Boss

By on July 26, 2012

The President has terminated the appointment of the erstwhile Managing Director of  Nigerian Ports Authority, Omar Suleiman.

The move was revealed to journalists in a statement released by the Presidential Spokesperson, Dr. Reuben Abati.

Mr. Habibu Abdullahi will take over from Suleiman as the new MD.

Abdullahi hails from Kano State and was the authority’s Acting Executive Director (Finance and Administration) until his new appointment.

He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Political Science and Master’s degree in Public Administration.

Also, the Federal Government carried out some changes in the transport sector, with the appointment of three new executive directors for the NPA. They are David Omonibeke (Executive Director, Marine & Operations); Mr Mohammmed Sani Saleh (Executive Director (Engineering & Technical Services); and Mr Olumide Oduntan, Executive Director, Finance & Administration).

Similarly, the President approved the appointment of three new executive directors for the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA). They are Captain Ezekiel Bala Agaba, Executive Director (Maritime Safety & Shipping Development); Obi Callistus Nwabueze (Executive Director, Maritime Labour & Cabotage Services); and Mr Baba Haruna Jauro (Executive Director, Finance & Administration).