The WACT-APM Terminals Nigeria has revealed the selection of Courage Obadagbonyi as Chief Executive Officer, starting from 1 July, replacing Jeethu Jose and marking him as the inaugural native Nigerian to hold this role.
In a message released on Monday, the company revealed that the selection highlights the organization's ongoing commitment to cultivating robust leadership from across its international workforce, while maintaining consistent expansion and high standards of performance.
The declaration stated that, having worked as an experienced leader with more than 20 years of global expertise, Obadagbonyi has occupied managerial positions in areas such as finance, operations, and overall administration within prominent multinational companies like APM Terminals, General Electric, and Lafarge. Prior to his current role, he was the Chief Financial Officer for the APM Terminals Nigeria group, overseeing financial planning throughout Nigeria and San Pedro, Ivory Coast.
"He additionally held an interim role as Managing Director of APM Terminals Apapa from 2025 until March 2026, enhancing his background in operational leadership. Having worked across industries including oil and gas, power production, transportation, and health care, Obadagbonyi offers significant knowledge in fiscal management, risk improvement, and corporate efficiency," the statement noted.
Commenting on his new position, Obadagbonyi stated, "I am eager to build upon the solid base currently established at WACT. The terminal serves an essential function in linking companies in Eastern Nigeria with international markets, and we remain committed to maintaining secure, dependable, and effective operations."
The CEO of APM Terminals Nigeria, Frederik Klinke, stated that this appointment highlights the company's dedication to nurturing leadership and ensuring sustained expansion.
"Throughout APM Terminals worldwide, we observe robust cooperation and employee advancement among our teams. This new role highlights the level of experience present within our company and the ongoing commitment to developing skills that drive long-term growth. Nigerians have consistently showcased outstanding work and leadership abilities. Team members from our Apapa and Onne ports have shared their knowledge on an international scale while also introducing effective methods to enhance activities in Nigeria," Klinke stated.
He mentioned that Obadagbonyi's background will aid the upcoming stage of operational efficiency and value provision at WACT.
In the meantime, the departing Managing Director, Jeethu Jose, stated, "It was an honor to head WACT-APM Terminals Nigeria through a time of significant development. The group has created a solid foundation for what lies ahead, and I have faith in the ongoing achievements of the company."
The West Africa Container Terminal operated by APM Terminals located in Onne, Rivers State, stands among Nigeria's top container facilities since starting full-scale operations in 2006. The firm keeps investing in increasing capacity and updating infrastructure, such as a $115 million terminal enhancement initiative introduced in 2020. This improvement involves installing refrigerated units capable of handling 600 plugs, expanding the existing storage area, building a new maintenance facility, implementing an advanced automated entry system, upgrading office spaces, and integrating cutting-edge technological solutions. Such efforts have improved operational effectiveness, boosted customer support quality, and solidified WACT's position as a key hub for commerce outside of Lagos.
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