Director-General of the Sierra Leone Ports and Harbours Authority (SLPHA), Yankuba Askia Bio, has received an international award from the Africa-UK Diaspora Trade and Investment Summit and Awards in recognition of his leadership and contributions to port management.
The award highlights his efforts to improve efficiency, drive innovation, and strengthen operations within Sierra Leone’s maritime sector. Organizers praised his commitment to modernising port services and enhancing the sector’s overall performance.
The recognition also reflects the growing international acknowledgement of progress at Sierra Leone’s ports under his leadership, underscoring the country’s efforts to boost trade and maritime development.




