President Goodluck Jonathan has relieved the Managing Director of the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), Habib Abdullahi of his duty.
President sacks NPA director, no reason given
A new NPA Managing Director, Sanusi Lamido Ado Bayero, is expected to resume on Thursday, April 30, 2015.
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It is unclear why Abdullahi was removed, as no reason was given.
According to a statement on Wednesday, April 29, the presidency has approved a replacement for the position, in the person of Sanusi Lamido Ado Bayero, a lawyer from Kano state.
The new NPA director’s appointment is expected to be effective by Thursday, April 30, 2015.
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The statement said, “President Jonathan thanks the outgoing Managing Director for his services and wishes well in his future endeavours.”
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