Mohammed Bello Koko has been appointed as the substantive managing director for the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA).

President Muhammadu Buhari gave the approval on Tuesday.

This was disclosed in a circular by the Federal Ministry of Transportation.

The statement signed by signed by Eric Ojiekwe, director, press and public relations, reads:

“The President and Commander in Chief of the Armed Forces, Federal Republic of Nigeria Muhammadu Buhari, GCFR, has approved the appointment of Mr. Mohammed Bello-Koko as the substantive Managing Director, Nigerian Ports Authority.

“Prior to this appointment, Mr Koko was the Executive Director, Finance and Administration of the Authority,

“This appointment takes immediate effect.”