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News Alert! Bello Koko, NPA boss, appoints, reshuffles Port Managers

Eyewitness reporter
In a bid to engender operational efficiency and the quest to become the Maritime hub in Africa, South of the Sahara, the Acting Managing Director of the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), Mohammed Bello-Koko, has approved the appointment of three new Port managers.
The new appointees are Yitnoe Stanley Magaji, former Technical Assistant Marine and Operations to Managing Director now as Port Manager, Onne.
Buba Jibril former Traffic Manager, LPC appointed as the Port Manager, Tin Can Island Port, and Ovbude Nelson Uwaifo, former the traffic Manager, Dangote Jetty, now as Port Manager, Calabar.
The erstwhile Port Manager, Tin Can Island Port, Engr. Yunusa Ibrahim Anji was moved to Corporate Headquarters as Assistant General Manager, Port Engineering while Dantsoho M. Abubakar, former Port Manager, Onne, now becomes Technical Assistant to Managing Director, Special Duties.
Other appointments include
Okaga Charles Bamidele, former Principal Manager, Traffic now Technical Assistant Marine and Operations to the Managing Director.
Leoso Akintunde Oladipo, former Principal Manager at LPC now assumes duty as Traffic Manager, Lagos Port Complex while Aliyu Abubakar former Principal Manager Traffic, Kirikiri Lighter Terminal, takes over as Traffic Manager, Dangote Jetty, Lekki.
All the appointments and redeployment take immediate effect.
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Edward Osagie, NIMASA spokesman, shines at 2025 National Spokespersons’ Awards in Abuja

–— emerges outstanding spokesperson in Marine and Blue Economy sector
Oyewale emerged winner in a highly competitive category that included Presidential Spokesman, Mr. Bayo Onanuga and Josephine Adokuru Mudasiru of the Federal Capital Development Authority, FCDA.
The Chairman of the award’s Adjudication Committee, Dr. Shaibu Husseini, while commending the nominees, emphasized that the selection process was rigorous and driven by merit.
Oyewale stood out for his infusion of finesse in strategic communication, skillful workmanship, impactful media engagements and consistency in the excellent projection of the EFCC’s image and in enhancing public understanding of the Commission’s mandate and activities.
Other winners from other categories include: Olufemi Soneye (NNPCL) as Distinguished Spokesperson of the Year (Oil and Gas), Nigerian Customs Service as Best Corporate Spokesperson Team, Kashifu Inuwa (NITDA) as Most Supportive CEO to Spokespersons (Public Sector), Femi Babafemi (NDLEA) as Outstanding Spokesperson (Security Services).
Soneye (NNPCL) beat ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi of Nigeria Police, Igo Weli-Shell Petroleum, Olumuyiwa Akande, SIFAX Group and Osagie Edward-NIMASA to emerge Spokesperson of the Year.
In his remarks, Joshua Audu Gana, Member House of Representatives congratulated the organizers for identifying and rewarding the outstanding communicators across various sectors.
The Special Guest of Honour, Chairman, House Committee on Media and Public Affairs, Hon. Akintunde Rotimi Jr, emphasized the need for institutions and organizations to involve spokespersons in policy formulation and decision-making processes, noting that spokespersons should be equipped with first-hand knowledge of key issues so as to enhance their effective and accurate public communication.
The National Spokespersons Awards is Nigeria’s foremost platform for celebration of excellence in public relations, strategic communication, and media management.
The award is an annual celebration of individuals and organizations that demonstrate professionalism, innovation, and impactful public communication.
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