SLPHA DG Engages French Ambassador to Modernize its Maritime Infrastructure

Mr. Luc Briard, the French Ambassador to Sierra Leone, accredited with residence in Conakry, Guinea, paid a courtesy visit to Mr. Yankuba Askia Bio, the Director General of the Sierra Leone Port and Harbour Authority (SLPHA). Accompanying the Ambassador were Mr. Maroon Abi-Aad, General Manager of Freetown Terminal Limited (FTL), and Mr. Patrice Pamba Ouoba, Country Manager for CMA CGM in Sierra Leone. This visit underscores the importance of Sierra Leone’s maritime sector and its potential to enhance economic ties and development through international cooperation. the SLPHA Director General highlights the strategic role of Sierra Leone’s ports in its economic future. As the country seeks to modernize its maritime infrastructure and expand its trade networks, such high-level engagements are vital for securing investment and expertise. Future outcomes, such as new agreements or projects stemming from this meeting, could significantly shape Sierra Leone’s maritime sector and its position in regional trade.