• Courage Obadagbonyi, MD WACT-APM Terminals Nigeria
WACT-APM Terminals Nigeria has announced the appointment of Courage Obadagbonyi as Managing Director, effective July 1, 2026.
He succeeds Jeethu Jose, the outgoing MD.
A seasoned executive with over two decades of international experience, Obadagbonyi has held leadership roles across finance, operations, and general management at leading global organisations including APM Terminals, General Electric, and Lafarge.
Before this appointment, he served as Chief Financial Officer for the APM Terminals Nigeria cluster, with responsibility for financial strategy across Nigeria and San Pedro, Cote D’Ivoire.
He also served in an acting capacity as the Managing Director of APM Terminals Apapa between 2025 and March 2026, further strengthening his operational leadership experience.
With experience spanning sectors such as Oil and Gas, power generation, logistics and healthcare, Obadagbonyi brings deep expertise in financial management, risk optimisation and business performance.
Chief Executive Officer, APM Terminals Nigeria, Frederik Klinke, noted that the appointment reflects the company’s commitment to leadership development and long-term growth.
He added that Obadagbonyi’s experience will support the next phase of operational excellence and value delivery at WACT.
Speaking on his appointment, Obadagbonyi assures of building on the strong foundation already in place at WACT.
He said that the terminal plays a critical role in connecting businesses in Eastern Nigeria to global markets, noting that his leadership will continue to focus on safe, reliable and efficient operations.
