
The Managing Director of the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), Dr. Abubakar Dantsoho, has expressed support for the Abuja Memorandum of Understanding (Abuja MoU) Capacity Building Programme, which aims to strengthen maritime governance and enhance Port State Control in West and Central Africa. His remarks were made during the programme's launch in Abuja, highlighting its significance for regional cooperation in maritime affairs.
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