The Management of Nigerian Ports Authority, NPA Onne Port complex Rivers state have honoured their retirees even as the Managing Director, Dr Abubakr Dantsoho has been given kudos for taking care of them.
The event which took place Wednesday, April 22, 2026, at the Onne Port Complex , the Rivers State Capital, was an event full of conviviality, renewal of camaraderie and more importantly a demonstration of love, affection and commitment as shown to the retirees by the management.
Speaking to Journalists on the sidelines of the event, the Port Manager, Onne Port complex, Mr Abdulrahmon Hussain stated that the essence of the event was to appreciate the retirees who have shown commitment, laid foundation and also mentored most of the workforce at Onne.
His Words: ” What the Nigerian Ports Authority Onne Port complex management is doing today is to appreciate our retirees.”
Speaking further, he posited ” we believe that the foundation we are standing on today was laid by them.”
“While in service, they have mentored our junior staff and contributed immensely to the growth and development of the Port.”
“Simply put, you know here is referred to as a “family Port” and we want to sincerely show them that they are still members of the family though retired.”
Speaking on the appearance of the retirees, the Port Manager added “they are looking very agile, strong, happy and healthy, I give all the thanks to the Almighty God for keeping them healthy and this goes a long way to equally underscore the importance that our Managing Director, Dr Abubakr Dantsoho and his management team attached to the welfare of our staff even as retirees.”
“I enjoined them to continue to do whatever they are doing to always keep fit and healthy” the NPA Onne boss said
Continuing he hinted “Today’s event is the first of its kind at our Port but we promise to make it more memorable going forward.”
Also speaking, the Chief Medical officer, (CMO) Onne Port complex Dr. Bashir Kangiwa has applauded the Port Manager for the initiative describing it as the first of its kind.