Ekiti State Governor, Mr Biodun Oyebanji, has hailed the appointment of Senator Dayo Adeyeye as Chairman of the Board of Nigeria Port Authority (NPA).
The appointment of the former Minister of State for Works was announced on Friday.
Governor Oyebanji in a statement signed by his Special Adviser ( Media) Yinka @yinkaoyebode1, in Ado- Ekiti on Saturday, thanked President Bola Ahmed @officialABAT for the appointment even as he expressed appreciation to the President over the appointment of other Ekiti indigenes, especially the recent appointments into the Governing Councils of Higher Institutions in the country.
The Governor described Senator Adeyeye as a respected politician, strategist and a seasoned administrator who has had a distinguished career in the media and legal practice before venturing into public service, where he equally excelled in different positions he has served.
Governor Oyebanji said he has no doubt that Senator Adeyeye would excel in the new assignment, giving his pedigree as a seasoned administrator and experienced public servant, with a knack for excellent service delivery.
The Governor said Senator Adeyeye would be an asset in the Tinubu administration’s plan to reposition the Port Authorities.
He urged Senator Adeyeye to deploy his over 40 years experience in the private and public sectors to make a remarkable difference in the new assignment.
“We thank the President, His Excellency, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu for the appointment of Senator Adeyeye, who we all know as a thoroughbred professional, a thinker and an astute manager of men and materials, and who has also paid his dues in the private sector, law practice, pro democracy advocacy and in the public service at the state and national levels.
“We also thank the President for appointment of other Ekiti indigenes into various positions, especially the recent appointments into the governing councils of institutions of higher learning.
“Hearty congratulations to my dear brother, Senator Adeyeye for this call to serve in a new capacity. No doubt, he is a seasoned administrator and a man of immense capacity. I have no doubt in my mind that he would make an appreciable impact on the new assignment. I wish him well and pray for God’s speed” the Governor added.