{"id":7354,"date":"2026-06-01T11:36:37","date_gmt":"2026-06-01T11:36:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/apexnewssl.com\/?p=7354"},"modified":"2026-06-01T11:42:25","modified_gmt":"2026-06-01T11:42:25","slug":"for-transformative-leadership-in-maritime-industry-africa-uk-diaspora-trade-award-honors-yankuba-askia-bio","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/apexnewssl.com\/?p=7354","title":{"rendered":"For Transformative Leadership In Maritime Industry\u2026 Africa-UK Diaspora Trade Award Honors Yankuba Askia Bio"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The Director General of the Sierra Leone Ports and Harbours Authority (SLPHA), Yankuba Askia Bio, has been honoured with the prestigious Africa-UK Diaspora Trade Award in recognition of his exemplary leadership and contributions to national development.<\/p>\n<p>According to the award\u2019s citation, Mr. Bio was recognised for his \u201coutstanding leadership in port operations and management,\u201d as well as his commitment to improving efficiency, driving innovation, and advancing Sierra Leone\u2019s maritime sector.<\/p>\n<p>The award was presented on Friday 29th May, 2026 during the annual Africa-UK Diaspora Trade and Investment Summit and Awards at the Hilton London Kensington gala in London. 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