The Federal Government has approved an increase in the salaries of staff members of the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA).
The Minister of Transportation, Mu’azu Sambo, at the long service award organized by the management of the NPA.
The Minister commended the Managing- Director, of NPA, Mohammad Bello-Koko, for what he termed as his unprecedented performance in revenue generation and remittance.
He said, “In my median visit to the NPA upon resumption of office, as minister of transportation I was commending the NPA MD, for his unprecedented performance in revenue generation and remittance, he has solicited my backing and support to fast track the processes and procedures for the implementation of salary increase which I immediately acceded to and today I am delighted that it has been achieved.”
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Sambo however congratulated the awardees and the entire staff of NPA for their commitment.
“Let me also tell you that the ministry under my watch will continue to provide everything possible for the welfare of the staff of the ministry,” he added.
The Managing Director of the NPA, Bello-Koko, thanked the Federal Government for their support towards the ensuring increment of staff salaries.
“We will like to use this opportunity to appreciate everyone here for their support towards the delivery of salary increase for our dedicated staff,” he said.