SLPHA Hosts Ivorian Navy Delegation During Regional Maritime Security Exercise
Sahid Bangura The Sierra Leone Ports and Harbours Authority (SLPHA) has received a delegation of naval personnel from Côte d’Ivoire in recognition of its continued support for regional maritime security operations in the Gulf of Guinea.
The delegation, which is participating in the Grand African NEMO Exercise, a French Government-sponsored maritime security initiative involving West African countries, visited the Authority to express appreciation for the facilities and logistical support provided to participating naval forces.
Receiving the delegation on behalf of SLPHA Management, the Authority’s Director of Finance, Andrew Tamba Kpulun, welcomed the visitors and reaffirmed SLPHA’s commitment to strengthening regional cooperation and maritime security.
Kpulun also emphasised the importance of collaboration, knowledge sharing and partnerships among maritime institutions and naval forces in addressing security challenges within the subregion.
During the visit, the Ivorian naval delegation presented a plaque of appreciation to SLPHA in recognition of the Authority’s continued assistance and support for the exercise.
The engagement further highlights SLPHA’s role in supporting regional maritime cooperation and strengthening collective efforts to promote security and stability across the Gulf of Guinea.