MAJAN President, Ray Ugochukwu Comments NPA On Nasiru’s Elevation To GM 

President of the Maritime Journalists Association of Nigeria (MAJAN), Comrade Ray Ugochukwu, has commended Managing Director of the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), Bello Koko, on the current promotion of Ibrahim Nasiru to the position of General Manager (GM), Corporate and Strategic Communications.

Ugochukwu gave the commendation in a statement he personally endorsed and made available on MAJAN’s platform. According to him, Nasiru’s elevation to General Manager, Corporate & Strategic Communications of the NPA is a laudable initiative.

Ugochukwu, who stressed that Nasiru has the expertise to manage the Public Relations Unit of the agency efficiently, also expressed the hope that the appointment would enhance robust working synergy between the NPA and maritime journalists.

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