Presidency suspends Hadiza Bala- Usman, begins probe on NPA

..names Bello-Koko new MD

President Muhammadu Buhari has suspended the Managing Director of the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), Hadiza Bala- Usman to allow for an unhindered probe of the Agency.

Presidential spokesperson, Garba Shehu who announced this on Thursday night, said it is to allow for investigation into allegations against the NPA boss.

An Administrative Panel of Inquiry would be headed by the Director, Maritime Services at the Federal Ministry of Transportation while the Deputy Director, Legal would serve as Secretary. The Honourable Minister of Transportation, Rt. Hon. Chibuike Amaechi would appoint other members of the Panel.

Ms Hadiza Bala-Usman who was first appointed NPA MD in 2016, had her tenure extended for another five years in January 2021.

Mr Shehu also announced that Mohammed Koko would immediately assume office as MD in acting capacity.

Until his appointment, Mr Koko was the Executive Director Finance in the agency.