The Management of the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) has appointed Mr Ikechukwu Onyemekara as its new spokesperson.
The agency made this known in a statement issued by its Corporate and Strategic Communications on Sunday in Lagos.It said that Onyemekara holds a Bachelor’s degree in Marketing and a Master of Business Administration (MBA) in the same field.
According to the agency, Onyemekara’s career with the NPA began in 1992 as a marketing officer, where he gained significant expertise in the maritime industry.
It said that his interpersonal skills and ability to interact with key stakeholders saw his transition into strategic roles within the commercial department.
“NPA’s management redeployed Onyemekara to the Public Affairs Division, where his strong performance and results derived approach led to his appointment as Technical Assistant Protocol.
“In this role, he coordinated media relations, diplomatic engagements, and government relations for several Managing Directors of the NPA, further solidifying his reputation as an invaluable asset to the organisation.
“Onyemekara has also represented NPA at international forums, including the International Maritime Organisation (IMO), where he participated in working groups such as the Editorial and Technical (E&T) Group for the IMSBC Code.
“He has also attended numerous national and international capacity-building workshops sponsored by the Authority. An avid reader and traveler, Onyemekara is a member of the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR) and actively participates in alumni activities for the Federal Government College Kaduna.
“Prior to his current appointment, he served as Assistant General Manager, Corporate and Strategic Communications and Technical Assistant Protocol to the Managing Director,” the agency said.
