DG Bio Honoured with Africa-UK Diaspora Trade Award for Leadership

DG Bio Honoured with Africa-UK Diaspora Trade Award for Leadership

The Director General of the Sierra Leone Ports and Harbours Authority (SLPHA), Yankuba Askia Bio, was reportedly conferred with the prestigious Africa-UK Diaspora Trade Award on Friday, May 29, 2026, at the annual Africa-UK Diaspora Trade and Investment Summit and Awards in London. 

The recognition was granted for his exemplary leadership and considerable contributions to national development.

The award’s citation recognized Mr. Bio for his "outstanding leadership in port operations and management." It was further stated that the honour cited his commitment to improving efficiency, driving innovation, and advancing Sierra Leone’s maritime sector.

This most recent honour was said to complement the existing domestic and international recognitions received by Mr. Bio for his transformative impact on the maritime industry and to underscore his sustained commitment to efficiency, innovation, and sector development.

The Africa-UK Diaspora Trade and Investment Summit and Awards was described as an annual forum intended to convene entrepreneurs, investors, policymakers, and business leaders to strengthen trade and investment links between Africa and the United Kingdom.