President Muhammadu Buhari says he approved the removal of Hadiza Usman, the Nigerian Ports Authority’s Managing Director, to investigate the agency’s management.

Mr Buhari said her removal followed a recommendation by Rotimi Amaechi,

the Minister of Transportation. Ms Hadiza will face an administrative panel of inquiry to investigate the management of NPA.

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According to a statement by the president’s media aide, Garba Shehu, late Thursday night in Abuja, said,” The president has also approved that the Managing Director, Hadiza Bala Usman step aside while the investigation is carried out. Mr Mohammed Koko will act in that position.

“The panel is to be headed by the Director, Maritime Services of the Ministry while the Deputy Director, Legal of the same ministry will serve as Secretary. Other members of the panel will be appointed by the minister.”

Her tenure was renewed for another five years in January this year.

Mr Shehu did not disclose details of the allegations against Hadiza but said Mohammed Koko has been appointment as MD in acting capacity.