Nigeria, March 21 -- The Managing Director of the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), Hadiza Usman, has stated that the organisation is fully committed to the welfare of women especially those in the maritime sector.

She made the statement on Tuesday while addressing stakeholders at the 2019 MMS Hall of Famers' Day and a night of Empowerment in Lagos.

The Managing Director, who was represented by the General Manager, Corporate and Strategic Communications, Jatto Adams, called on women in all areas of endeavour to always prove their worth.

She said attaining a great feat in life has nothing to do with gender, but performance.

She further urged women to seize the opportunity offered through women empowerment programmes to better their lot a...