Generating $19M Shares In Three Years… DG Yankuba Bio Transforms SLPHA Into Profit Making Entity
Since taking up office as the Director General of the Sierra Leone Ports and Harbours Authority (SLPHA), Yankuba Askia Bio has consistently demonstrated astute leadership within the Authority, delivering institutional transformation, efficiency and recording strong financial growth.
His success as Director General of the Authority is linked to his years of service as Logistics and Maritime Specialist, and his role as Deputy General Manager of the Sierra Leone Ports Authority (SLPA) for five years, prior his appointment by His Excellency Rtd. Brigadier Julius Maada Bio to head the SLPHA.
Under his leadership, the Authority has been recognized for its structural reforms and improving port infrastructure. He has transformed the Authority into a key performing agency by increasing revenue. In three years since 2023, the Authority transferred a total of $ 19,000,000 ($ 4 million in 2023, $ 7,000,000 in 2024 and recently transferred $ 8 million for 2025) to the Government of Sierra Leone (GoSL) as equity share.
Under DG Yankuba Askia Bio’s stewardship, 89% International Ship and Port facility Security (ISPS) compliance has been achieved by the SLPHA, and vessel turnaround time slashed to under 48hrs.
He spearheaded the modernization of port equipment, upgraded logistics systems, and completed the rehabilitation of the Freetown port exit road to reduce congestion.
In line with staff welfare, his administration has ensured the provision of 100% medical coverage for staff, paid longstanding staff benefits of over twenty-five billion, and sponsored overseas training for employees of the authority.
His strong financial management and reduced leakages led to a substantial increase in revenue generation, thereby positioning the Authority as a key contributor to national development and improved growth.
The Authority has for the past three years emerged as top performing agency under the Ministry of Transport and Aviation (MTA) rating of Ministries Departments and Agencies (MDAs). This recognition is due to the authority’s high performance in efficiency, productivity and revenue contribution to the economy. The authority achieved a grade B with 63% score in 2024 and secured a grade A with 70.1% score in the 2025 rating.
