The Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) is an agency of the federal government, like most federal parastatals, the salaries for workers in the agency ranges from minimum of N120,000 to over 600,000 depending on your rank.
Duties of the Nigerian Ports Authority
The Nigerian Ports Authority is in charge of operating and governing all the ports in the country. There are several ports in different regions of the country. Some of them are, Lagos Port Complex and Tin Can Island Port Complex both in Lagos State; Calabar Port Complex in Cross River State, Onne Port and Rivers Port Complex both in Rivers State; Delta Ports in Warri, Delta State.
The Federal Ministry of Transportation supervises the operation of the Nigerian Ports Authority, also the federal government is responsible for payment of salaries.
However, the responsibilities of the Nigerian Ports Authority are given to private companies. These private companies carry their own duties as expected and they work together with NPA officers. These private companies pay their worker themselves because they are employed by the NPA but are workers at the port under a company tasked with the responsibilities to run and maintain the port.
Breakdown of the NPA Salaries at Different Grade Levels
There are limited information regarding the exact salaries offers at the NPA are paid because like most government agencies in Nigeria, their always keep their salary structure confidential.
Nonetheless, we have gotten an estimation of the salaries these officers receive, the NPA Pay Scale is calculated by adding the level of the officer in the pay matrix Below are the breakdown of the NPA salary structure, their ranks as well as the functions.
- Counselor/JSS II (least paid officers): 180,000 to 200,000 naira per month
- Desk Cadet Officers: 250,000 – 300,000 naira per month
- HSE Officers: 300,000 – 400,000 naira per month
- Control Engineers: 400,000 – 600,000 naira per month
- Other Incentives NPA Officers Receive Besides the Main Salary
There are other Incentives NPA officers receive apart from their main base salary. The federal government provides these benefits to all their employees and it’s not limited to the individual it is for them and their families. Some of these incentive/benefits includes;
Free medical treatment
Personal Growth Development through a series of training
Presentation of awards on long service and other merit wards to staff, and
A well laid down retirement package in terms of pensions and gratuity
List of NPA Ranks in an Ascending Order
We have complied a list of the ranks in the Nigerian Ports Authority management team. All other workers of the NPA are under this team and they work in different departments of the authority. However, the staffs of the private companies who occupy are some position are not included.
The Managing Director: This is the highest rank of the Nigerian Ports Authority. All other ranks such as directors and managers are under the Managing Director. He is the one in charge of the Nigerian Ports Authority.
Executive Director Engineering and Technical Services
General Manager, Engineering
General Manager, Land and Asset Administration
Executive Director Marine and Operations
General Manager, Marine, and Operations
General Manager, Monitoring and Regulation
General Manager, HSE
General Manager, Security
Port Manager (AGM)
Executive Director Finance and Administration
General Manager, HR
General Manager, Medical
General Manager, Administration
General Manager, Finance
General Manager, Superannuation and Investment
Assistant General Manager, Risk Management
Managing Director’s Directorate
General Manager, Procurement
General Manager, Corporate and Strategic Communications
General Manager, Corporate and Strategic Planning
General Manager, Legal Services
General Manager, Audit
General Manager, ICT
General Manager, PPP
General Manager, Abuja Liaison Office
General Manager, Servicom
General Manager, Overseas Liaison Office
General Manager, Managing Director’s Office
Function of the Nigerian Ports Authority
The reason the NPA was established by the federal government is to govern and operate ports. in Nigeria. The policies and planning of basic marine infrastructure at the national level, international relations and legislation is formulated by the Federal Ministry of Transportation.
There are several functions and duties of the Nigerian Ports Authority, below are the breakdown of some of its duties and functions.
They maintain and run port facilities and equipment
They are in charge of cargo handling and storage services
They own, operates ports and harbours in the country
They ensure safety and security of the staffs, goods, ships and port facilities
They provide safe and navigational services
They are in charge with ship repairs, towing, bunkering, mooring, and ship Chandler services
NPS is in charge of leasing and concession of port infrastructure and setting the benchmark for tariff structure
They oversee daily operations in the ports and also enforce relevant section of agreement
They carry out planning and development of the port operational infrastructure
They create rules and regulations, and also monitors and enforce those rules and regulations.
They own properties especially within the port limits
They are responsible for hydrographic survey and harbour/nautical operations
Some functions and duties of the Nigerian Ports Authority are handed over to private companies for proper maintenance. These private companies run and carry out their duties in the port independently while the NPA handle other functions in the port as guided by the Federal Ministry of Transportation. Below are some functions and duties handed over to private companies.
They are in charge of cargo delivery, warehousing, stevedoring and handling
These private companies maintain security and safety within the terminal
They are in charge of acquiring of equipment related to operations and cargo handling
They maintain and develop the ports superstructure.