WACT-APM Terminals Nigeria has named Courage Obadagbonyi as its new managing director, effective July 1.
Obadagbonyi succeeds Jeethu Jose, marking the first time a Nigerian has held the top executive role at the joint venture port operator.
The leadership change arrives as the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) intensifies efforts to resolve persistent logistical bottlenecks.
A multi-agency task force was recently launched to combat traffic gridlock on Lagos port access roads, which have repeatedly choked cargo flow and increased dwell times for importers and exporters.
Obadagbonyi’s appointment reflects a broader push for local expertise in managing critical infrastructure.
With the Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, calling for urgent measures to dismantle structural barriers in the maritime sector, the new MD faces immediate pressure to improve operational efficiency.