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WACT-APM Terminals Nigeria has appointed Courage Obadagbonyi as its new Managing Director, effective July 1, 2026, succeeding Jeethu Jose in a leadership transition aimed at sustaining the company’s growth, operational excellence and trade facilitation role in Nigeria.
The appointment underscores WACT-APM Terminals Nigeria’s commitment to developing leadership from within its global talent pool while strengthening operational performance at one of Nigeria’s leading container terminals.
Obadagbonyi brings more than 20 years of international leadership experience spanning finance, operations and general management. Throughout his career, he has held senior positions at APM Terminals, General Electric and Lafarge, building expertise across the logistics, oil and gas, power generation and healthcare sectors.
Before his appointment as Managing Director, Obadagbonyi served as Chief Financial Officer for the APM Terminals Nigeria cluster, overseeing financial strategy for operations in Nigeria and San Pedro, Côte d’Ivoire. He also served as Acting Managing Director of APM Terminals Apapa between 2025 and March 2026, further expanding his operational leadership credentials.
His experience in financial management, business performance and risk optimisation is expected to support the next phase of growth and operational efficiency at WACT-APM Terminals Nigeria.
Commenting on his appointment, Obadagbonyi said he was committed to building on the company’s achievements.
“I look forward to building on the strong foundation already in place at WACT. The terminal plays a critical role in connecting businesses in Eastern Nigeria to global markets, and we will continue to focus on safe, reliable and efficient operations,” he said.
Chief Executive Officer of APM Terminals Nigeria, Frederik Klinke, described the appointment as a reflection of the company’s long-term investment in leadership development and local talent.
“Across APM Terminals globally, we see strong collaboration and talent development across our teams. This appointment reflects the depth of experience within our organisation and our continued focus on building capabilities that support sustainable growth. Nigerians have continued to distinguish themselves through exceptional performance and leadership. Colleagues from our Apapa and Onne terminals have contributed their expertise internationally while also bringing back valuable best practices to strengthen operations in Nigeria,” Klinke said.
He added that Obadagbonyi’s extensive leadership experience would help drive WACT-APM Terminals Nigeria’s continued operational excellence and value creation for customers and stakeholders.
Outgoing Managing Director Jeethu Jose expressed confidence in his successor and the future of the organisation.
“It has been a privilege to lead WACT-APM Terminals Nigeria during a period of meaningful progress. The team has built a strong platform for the future, and I am confident in the continued success of the organisation,” he said.
Located in Onne, Rivers State, West Africa Container Terminal (WACT)-APM Terminals commenced commercial operations in 2006 and has grown into one of Nigeria’s premier container terminals serving the country’s eastern corridor.
The company has continued to expand its infrastructure through a $115 million terminal upgrade project launched in 2020. The investment include; expanded container yard capacity, 600-plug reefer racks, a new workshop, an automated terminal gate, modernised office facilities and advanced terminal technology, all designed to improve cargo handling efficiency, strengthen service delivery and reinforce WACT’s position as a major gateway for Nigeria’s international trade beyond Lagos.
