The Managing Director of the NPA, Dr. Abubakar Dantsoho, has reaffirmed that agency’s greatest asset lies not only in infrastructure and technology but in its people, who drive the nation’s maritime growth.
In a statement on Tuesday, Dantsoho stated this on Monday during the maiden edition of the National Mentoring Day celebration held at the NPA’s headquarters in Lagos.
Represented at the event by the Executive Director of Finance and Administration at NPA, Vivian Richard-Edet, Dr. Dantsoho said the event marked a significant milestone in the agency’s commitment to nurturing future leaders, promoting knowledge transfer, and entrenching a culture of continuous learning and professional growth.
“This occasion marks an important milestone in our commitment to nurturing future leaders, promoting knowledge transfer, and institutionalising a culture of continuous learning and professional development,” he said.
According to him, while NPA continues to invest in world-class infrastructure and advanced port technology, its most valuable strength remains its workforce.
As an organisation at the heart of Nigeria’s maritime economy, we recognise that our true strength lies not only in infrastructure and technology but, more importantly, in our people,” Dantsoho emphasised.
The NPA boss also applauded the contributions of young professionals serving under the National Youth Service Corps at the NPA, describing them as the next generation of innovators and change agents who will shape the future of the maritime industry and Nigeria’s economy at large.
“The young professionals serving here under the NYSC are not just temporary participants; you represent the next wave of innovators, administrators, and change agents who will shape the future of the maritime sector and by extension, our national economy,” he stated.
Established in 2014 and inaugurated in London in 2016, National Mentoring Day is celebrated globally on October 27 each year. The observance encourages individuals and organisations to participate in mentoring, ensuring equal opportunities for people to realise their potential. The initiative aligns with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 10, which seeks to reduce inequalities by promoting inclusion and breaking down barriers through mentorship.
