The immediate past Governor of Benue State, Chief Samuel Ortom, has congratulated Dr. Pius Akutah on his appointment as the pioneer Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of the Nigeria Ports Economic Regulatory Agency (NPERA).
Chief Ortom described the appointment as well deserved, saying it places Dr. Akutah in a strategic position to further contribute to the growth and modernization of Nigeria’s maritime industry.
According to him, Dr. Akutah’s experience in public service and his involvement in ongoing reforms within the ports sector have prepared him for the responsibility of leading the new regulatory agency at an important stage in its development.
The former Governor expressed confidence that Dr. Akutah will provide purposeful leadership and work with relevant stakeholders to strengthen regulation, improve service delivery and create an enabling environment for businesses and investments across the nation’s ports.
Chief Ortom wished Dr. Akutah a successful tenure and prays that God grants him the wisdom, strength and good health to discharge the responsibilities of his new office and make lasting contributions to the development of Nigeria’s maritime sector.
