The Managing Director of the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), Dr. Abubakar Dantsoho, has reaffirmed the agency’s strong commitment to promoting women’s rights and gender equality within and beyond the organisation.

Speaking at a ceremony marking the 2025 International Women’s Day (IWD) with the theme “Accelerate Action for Gender Equality,” Dantsoho emphasized the NPA’s dedication to creating opportunities that empower women and girls to reach their full potential.

He noted that the NPA remains actively engaged in initiatives advocating for women’s rights and empowerment, with a focus on implementing practical policies that support their advancement.

“For us in the Nigerian Ports Authority, we do not see IWD as another day to pay lip service to women’s rights and economic empowerment. Rather, it is a day to reflect on what we have done and to commit to doing even more,” he stated.

Dantsoho highlighted several measures introduced by the NPA to promote gender equality, including the extension of maternity leave for women to six months and the policy ensuring that pregnancy out of wedlock does not hinder women from receiving their due entitlements.
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