IPNEWS: The Managing Director of the National Port Authority (NPA), Hon. Sekou A.M. Dukuly has officially commissioned a new fleet of vehicles to bolster operations at all four NPA ports—Freeport of Monrovia, Buchanan Port, Greenville Port, and Harper Port. This strategic move is focused at boosting operational efficiency, increase high performance and enhance employee morale across the Network.
The commissioning ceremony took place yesterday at the NPA Headquarters in Monrovia during the display of the vehicle. Speaking at the ceremony, Mr. Charles Massalay, Executive Director for Procurement at the NPA, lauded Hon. Dukuly’s unwavering commitment to maintaining a competitive and transparent procurement process facilitated the acquisition of the new vehicles.
The fleet, which consists of eleven pickup carbines, a fire truck and a state-of-the-art ambulance, was handed over to Senior Management by Mr. John Siaway, Senior Director for Transport. Mr. Siaway said in his 18 years of service at the NPA as fleet manager, this is the first time the Management of the NPA has purchased an ambulance that will benefit its employees. He assured the management that the fleet would be properly maintained by the Transport Department.
Hon. Emmanuel Horton, Deputy Managing Director for Operations, received the keys on behalf of the Senior Management and expressed gratitude to the Procurement and Transport Departments for their efforts. He emphasized the continued support of the NPA’s leadership in improving the institution’s operations.
In remarks, NPA Managing Director Hon. Sekou A. M. Dukuly praised the workforce for their dedication and hard work, highlighting their role in driving productivity and ensuring high-quality services across the ports. “The procurement of these vehicles is just one of the many initiatives to support workforce development. More is planned to strengthen the NPA’s contribution to Liberia’s economic growth,” Hon. Dukuly stressed.
Hon. Dukuly further called on the workforce to cooperate diligently in advancing the agenda of President Joseph Nyuma Boakai, with the shared goal of making Liberia a better place for all its citizens.
He emphasized that 95% of the country’s GDP comes through the NPA and as such the National Port Authority plays a pivotal role in the economic growth of Liberia. Hon. Dukuly said the NPA remains dedicated to fulfilling its mission of enhancing Liberia’s port facilities and creating sustainable economic growth through expanded trade routes and improved logistical networks.
