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By Steve Agbota
The Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) has said that its greatest asset does not lie only in infrastructure and technology but in its people who drive the nation’s maritime growth.
The Managing Director of the NPA, Dr. Abubakar Dantsoho, stated this during the maiden edition of the National Mentoring Day celebration held at the Authority’s headquarters in Lagos.
Represented by the Executive Director of Finance and Administration, Vivian Richard-Edet, Dantsoho said the event marks a significant milestone in the Authority’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.
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He added that while NPA continues to invest in 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,” he said.
The Managing Director also applauded the contributions of National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members serving 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 are not just temporary participants, they 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 (SDG 10), which seeks to reduce inequalities by promoting inclusion and breaking down barriers through mentorship.
