BY AYO ADESULU
The Federal Government of Nigeria has confirmed the Executive Director, Finance and Administration of the Authority. Mr Mohammed Bello-Koko as the substantive Managing Director.
President Muhammadu Buhari confirmed Mr Mohammed Bello-Koko as the substantive Managing Director through a letter made public to journalists on Tuesday.
In a statement released by the Office of the Honourable Minister, Federal Ministry of Transport, dated February 15, and signed by the Director, Press and PR, Eric Ojiekwe, the appointment is to take effect immediately.
The letter read, “The President and Commander in Chief of Armed Forces, Federal Republic of Nigeria, Muhammadu Buhari, GCFR, has approved the appointment of Mr Mohammed Bello-Koko as the substantive Managing Director, Nigeria Ports Authority. Prior to this appointment, Mr Koko was the Executive Director, Finance and Administration of the Authority. This appointment takes immediate effect.”