Just In: President Buhari Makes New Important AppointmentYour support matters. Sustain independent journalism in Nigeria – contribute to Legit.ng. FCT, Abuja - President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the appointment of Mohammed Bello Koko as the substantive Managing Director for the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA). This was disclosed in a statement released by the spokesperson of the Federal Ministry of Transport, Eric Ojiekwe. Legit.ng gathers that the appointment is to take effect immediately. The statement read: Do you have a groundbreaking story you would like us to publish? Please reach us through info@corp.legit.ng! Recommended for you "Never look down on anyone": Netizens dig up old photo of Olumide Oworu wit... The Nation reported that Koko had been performing the role of the MD of the authority in acting capacity since the suspension of the former Managing Director Hadiza Usman in May 2021. Usman was suspended over alleged failure to remit N165 billion operating surplus to the coffers of the federal government. The ministry in May 2021 inaugurated an administrative panel to investigate alleged infractions within the NPA since 2016. However, the outcome of the investigation has not been made public. Recommended for you Tension erupts as PDP governorship candidate escapes assassination Meanwhile, President Buhari in what might be termed a serious shakeup on Saturday, February 12, redeployed some of the aides of First Lady Aisha Buhari and disengaged others. The president also appointed a former lawmaker, Muhammad Zorro, as the senior special assistant on public affairs and strategy to the office of the First Lady. Moreover, three aides of the first lady have also been redeployed to the office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF) Boss Mustapha. Source: Legit.ng Months after the controversial suspension of Hadiza Usman, President Buhari has appointed a new managing director for Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) A statement by the Ministry of Transport indicates that Mohammed Bello Koko is Hadiza Usman's successor Koko had been serving the MD of the NPA in acting capacity before Buhari's approval of his appointment as the substantive head of the agency Your support matters. Sustain independent journalism in Nigeria – contribute to Legit.ng. FCT, Abuja - Legit.ng Do you have a groundbreaking story you would like us to publish? Please reach us through info@corp.legit.ng! “The President and Commander in Chief of Armed Forces, Federal Republic of Nigeria, Muhammadu Buhari, GCFR, has approved the appointment of Mr Mohammed Bello-Koko as the substantive Managing Director, Nigeria Ports Authority. "Prior to this appointment, Mr Koko was the Executive Director, Finance and Administration of the Authority. This appointment takes immediate effect.”