Abubakar Dantsoho – Shipping World News Magazine

The Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) is projecting a massive revenue leap to over ₦1.27 trillion in 2025, representing a 40 percent increase from the ₦894.86 billion it realized in 2024. This ambitious target, the Authority says, is anchored on sweeping modernization efforts, the full activation of the Dangote Refinery’s marine operations, and the deployment of cutting-edge technology to enhance port efficiency. Managing Director of the NPA, Abubakar Dantsoho, disclosed this a presentation during a budget defence session wih the House of Representatives Committee on Ports and Harbours on Monday, where he defended the agency’s 2025 budget estimates and provided insights into its 2024 performance. “Our 2025 budget proposal is more than figures, it reflects our aspirations for a more e...

Inspirational leadership is a dynamic and transformative approach to leading people that goes beyond simply managing tasks or issuing directives. It's about motivating, energizing, and empowering individuals and teams to achieve their full potential and work towards a shared, compelling vision. At its heart, inspirational leadership is the ability to influence and uplift others to perform beyond expectations and contribute their best. It's about creating an environment where people are not just compliant, but genuinely enthusiastic, committed, and driven by a sense of purpose. This is the guiding principle as the port reforms driven by Adegboyega Oyetola , Nigeria's Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, begin to take root. Oyetola was "written off"by stakeholders when he was picked by Pr...