President Buhari Removes Hadiza Bala Usman As NPA DG, Names Mohammed Koko As Replacement


President Muhammadu Buhari has reportedly suspended Hadiza Bala Usman as the managing director of the Nigerian Ports Authority.

Hadiza was replaced by Mohammed Koko, the director of finance.

Usman Hadiza confirmed that she was aware of her suspension from office, but has yet to receive any formal communication to that effect from the Ministry of Transport.

A spokesperson for the ministry did not immediately return a request seeking comments.

Ms Usman was appointed as NPA chief in 2016 and has repeatedly propagated her reform policies that sought to redirect the organisation, which is one of the top revenue-generating entities of the Nigerian government.

The reason for the replacement was not made known yet but may not be unconnected with poor delivery or expectations as gridlock and many other issues are unabated in NPA. Be rest assured of follow up on this bulletin. 


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