The Powerful Pen Media Chapel of Nigeria Union of Journalists, has applauded the Nigerian Ports Authority, NPA, on port infrastructure development in the country.
The Group gave this commendation during its Press Week programme, which took place on Thursday, August 28, 2025, in Lagos, when members assembled on a round-table to assess the performance of maritime agencies operating on the port corridors in Lagos.
Aside port infrastructure development embarked upon by NPA, the Group also commended the Managing Director of the Authority, Dr. Abubakar Dantsoho for working tirelessly to ensure Nigerian ports compete favourably with other ports in the world.
During the assessment, all members of the Chapel acknowledged the leadership prowess and resilience Dr. Dantsoho is displaying in moving the port industry forward for greater prosperity.
In the same vein, the President General, Maritime Journalists Association of Nigeria, MAJAN, Comrade Jerry Aguigbo, congratulated Dr Dantsoho, on his Election as Vice-President of the International Association for Ports and Harbours (IAPH).
He described the NPA boss as a goal-getter and a leader, who is focused in carrying out his statutory responsibilities for the benefit of the Nigerian economy.
He enthused : “Dr. Dantsoho is doing a lot in improving port operations in the country. He is also putting measures in place to enhance development of the port industry. As such, his Election as Vice-President of the International Association for Ports and Harbours is well-merited, looking at his performance since he came on board.”
“Dr. Dantsoho is result-driven in his approach and industry players have acknowedged his efforts. His Election as IAPH Vice-President is certainly a great honour and global recognition for Njgeria as a country “.
