WACT-APM Terminals Nigeria has appointed Courage Obadagbonyi as its new Managing Director, effective 1 July, succeeding Jeethu Jose. The appointment underscores the company’s commitment to developing leadership from within its global talent pool while sustaining growth and operational excellence.
A seasoned executive with more than two decades of international experience, Obadagbonyi has held senior leadership positions across finance, operations and general management at APM Terminals, General Electric and Lafarge. Before his appointment, he 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 in an acting capacity as Managing Director of APM Terminals Apapa between 2025 and March 2026, further strengthening his operational leadership credentials. With experience spanning the oil and gas, power generation, logistics and healthcare sectors, Obadagbonyi brings extensive expertise in financial management, risk optimisation and business performance.
Speaking on his appointment, Obadagbonyi said he was committed to building on the terminal’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, said the appointment reflected the company’s focus on leadership development and long-term growth. “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,” he said.
Klinke added that Obadagbonyi’s experience would help drive the company’s next phase of operational excellence and value creation. Outgoing Managing Director Jeethu Jose described it as a privilege to have led WACT during a period of significant progress. “The team has built a strong platform for the future, and I am confident in the continued success of the organisation,” he said.