The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Mr. Adegboyega Oyetola, has inaugurated the newly constituted governing board of the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) as part of Federal Government’s current reforms aimed at enhancing trade facilitation, boosting transparency, and unlocking the full potential of Nigeria’s marine and blue economy.
The inauguration of the authority’s board members, which took place in Abuja on Monday, marked a step in the government’s efforts to reposition the maritime sector as a driver of national economic development.
Speaking at the event, Oyetola said that the Board’s role remained crucial in giving policy direction and supervision in the development of the marine and blue economy, and maintaining clear boundaries between governance and management.
The minister said: “The Board is to provide policy direction and supervision in line with government directives but must not interfere with routine management or operational execution.”
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While urging the Board members to approach their assignment with discipline, focus, and a firm commitment to national interest, he also tasked the management of the NPA to constructively engage with the Board in a spirit of professionalism, mutual respect, and shared responsibility.
Oyetola stressed: “Institutional harmony is vital, and this can only be achieved through cooperation, transparency, and unwavering dedication to national service.”
In his remarks, the Chairman of the Board, Sen. Adedayo Adeyeye, thanked President Bola Tinubu for the confidence reposed in him and the other members of the board to guide the NPA’s management, and assured the Board’s determination to work in harmony with the authority’s management and the ministry to ensure a successful and impactful tenure.
He reiterated the importance of unity and cooperation, stating that the Board would function with a spirit of shared purpose and without discord under the Minister’s leadership.
The newly inaugurated NPA Board members are Sen. Adedayo Adeyeye (Chairman), Dr. Abubakar Dantsoho (Managing Director), Mr. Olabanji Olateju, Mr. Amirudin Idris, Mr. Kelechi Igwe, Ekpebide Ebi-Erin Daniel, Dr. Mercy Ilori, Mr. Ibrahim Umar, Mr. Olalekan Badmus, and Ms. Vivian Edet.
