President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan has terminated the appointment of Habib Abdullahi as the Managing Director of the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) and appointed Sanusi Lamido Ado Bayero, a lawyer from Kano State as his replacement.

A statement from the Presidency reads that No reason was given for Mr. Abdullahi’s removal.

“President Jonathan thanks the outgoing Managing Director for his services and wishes well in his future endeavours,” the statement added.

The appointment of the new NPA boss takes effect from Thursday, April 30.