# PMAWCA ## Posts - [OBITUARY](https://agpaoc-pmawca.org/2026/02/27/obituary/): It is with deep sadness that the the Port Management Association of West and Central Africa (PMAWCA) inform the West and Central African Port Community of the passing of Mr. Jean Martin TATY, which occurred on February 23, 2025, in Libreville.As a former executive staff of the Gabonese Ports and Harbors Authority (OPRAG), Mr. Jean Martin TATY was one of the delegates who left his mark on the activities of our Association. He knew how to combine conviviality with rigor and rare elegance, making the PMAWCA statutory meetings both serious and memorable occasions.Those who had the privilege of knowing him […] - [The 20th Round Table of Managing Directors of Port Authorities at the 45th Annual Council was organised into sessions and presided by Mr. Martin Boguikouma, MD of OPRAG (Gabon Ports and Harbors Authority).](https://agpaoc-pmawca.org/2025/11/18/the-20th-round-table-of-managing-directors-of-port-authorities-at-the-45th-annual-council-was-organised-into-sessions-and-presided-by-mr-martin-boguikouma-md-of-oprag-gabon-ports-and-harbors-author/): SESSION I: Reforming legal, regulatory and fiscal frameworks: projecting the African port sector into future value chains; This session was presided by Mr. Michael LUGUJEExpert from the Ministery of Transports in Ghana and former MD of GPHA.The other speakers of this session were:• Mrs. Maud Chassériau – World Customs Organization Expert• Mr. BAYENI Alain – Director General of Foreign Trade• Mr. MBOUMA PEYA Fortuné Hervé – Project manager for the DG of PAPN, in charge of implementing measures to facilitate and simplify port transit.• Dr. SEKA ABA Clément – Port and Maritime Legal Expert• Mr. Fousseni KONE – Logistics expert• […] - [SCOPE Africa](https://agpaoc-pmawca.org/2025/09/11/scope-africa/): Meeting in the afternoon of September 10th, 2025, at the PMAWCA Headquarters with the steering committee of SCOPE Africa, an EU funded project implemented by Expertise France and Enabel PMAWCA was opening her doors to a strategic collaboration with the SCOPE Africa project in order to, through it, Strengthen: The 3-fold goals here are to : SCOPE : Securing Corridors, Ports and Exchanges in Western and Central Africa. - [Forward Jobs and Skills Planning :Contemporary challenges for sustainable growth of African Ports, 1st to 5th of September, 2025, Hotel Azalai, Cotonou, Benin.](https://agpaoc-pmawca.org/2025/09/11/forward-jobs-and-skills-planning-contemporary-challenges-for-sustainable-growth-of-african-ports-1st-to-5th-of-september-2025-hotel-azalai-cotonou-benin/): Under the leadership of Jean-Marie Koffi, Secretary General of PMAWCA, the regional institution is taking a historic step by inaugurating a new era for the management of African port talent. From 1 to 5 September 2025, PMAWCA organized its very first seminar in Cotonou (Benin) dedicated to Forward Management of Jobs and Skills (GPEC), marking an unprecedented turning point in the history of the regional port. During five days of intensive exchanges, participants from the ports of Abidjan (PAA), Cotonou (PAC), Kribi (PAK), Douala (PAD), Lagos (NPA Nigeria), Liberia (NPA Liberia) and OPRAG (Gabon) enriched these strategic debates by generously […] - [2025 Board of Directors Meeting & 1st edition of the Statisticians Network Meeting](https://agpaoc-pmawca.org/2025/08/21/2025-board-of-directors-meeting-1st-edition-of-the-statisticians-network-meeting/): Along with the 2025 Board of Directors Meeting, APANG/Angola successfully hosted from the 28th to 30th of July 2025, the very first session of the newly created Statisticians Network of West and Central Africa. The experts for the Statisticians Network from West and Central African Ports rose to meet the high expectations of this strategic network. The ardor and the frankness of discussions produced a number of important recommendations related to the future management of the Network, Port data collection methods, and amendments on the collection template. – A new Bureau was created,– Cruise shipping was given due importance because […] - [PMAWCA Committee Meetings,Dakar, Senegal](https://agpaoc-pmawca.org/2025/08/21/pmawca-committee-meetingsdakar-senegal/): July 21st to 23rd 2025 in Dakar, experts from PMAWCA member organisations met at Terroubi Hotel in Dakar, Senegal to delve into issues related to :– The integration of environmental concerns in the modernisation of aids to sea navigation,– Solutions to major issues with building and running dry ports dedicated to hinterland traffic,– Ways to adapt quays to berth growing container vessels lengths, Committees: – Maritime Security, Environmental Protection and Operations (MSEPO);– Technical Studies and Infrastructure Developpement (TSID); and– Liaison Officers (LO). - [45th Annual Council Meeting and 20th Roundtable of Managing Directors,4th to 7th of November 2025.](https://agpaoc-pmawca.org/2025/08/21/45th-annual-council-meeting-and-20th-roundtable-of-managing-directors4th-to-7th-of-november-2025/): The must-attend event for African port stakeholders!More than 350 experts, 1 mission: Reinventing the African Port Sector. From November 4th to 7th, 2025, Pointe Noire will host the PMAWCA Council, featuring over 20 Managing Directors and Director Generals, accompanied by more than 350 leading experts. Together with our institutional partners (African Union, World Bank, IAPH, IMO, MOWCA), we are shaping the sustainable future West and Central African ports. Call for Exhibitors: Seize the opportunity to exhibit, engage, and grow in front of the biggest port stakeholders in West & Central Africa. For more information and to apply as an exhibitor, […] - [PMAWCA celebrates the ongoing progress in the ratification of the Revised African Maritime Charter.](https://agpaoc-pmawca.org/2025/08/21/pmawca-celebrates-the-ongoing-progress-in-the-ratification-of-the-revised-african-maritime-charter/): This revised version will give more room for stakeholder involvement in enhancing maritime governance, safety, security and environmental protection in a way that promotes intra-African cooperation. Learn more:https://lnkd.in/dDUvbbcf - [10th Harbour Masters and PFSOs Meeting in Monrovia, Liberia.](https://agpaoc-pmawca.org/2025/08/21/10th-harbour-masters-and-pfsos-meeting-in-monrovia-liberia/): How will Harbour Masters and PFSOs leverage on digitalization and innovative technologies such as AI and on inter-port cooperation in order to sustainably navigate the current security challenges common in West and Central African ports? That was the preoccupation that brought together more than 70 Harbour Masters and PFSOs in Monrovia from 1st to 3rd of July, 2025. Crisis Management with respect to Dangerous Goods Management and the implementation of Maritine Single Window which is now mandatory by IMO were particularly addressed. - [AVIS DE RECRUITMENT](https://agpaoc-pmawca.org/2025/03/25/avis-de-recruitment/): Le Secrétariat Général de l’AGPAOC par la présente informe les communautés portuaires de l’Afrique de l’Ouest et du Centre de l’appel à manifestation d’intérêt (AMI) concernant le recrutement d’un analyste régional de données pour le projet stratégique du Portail de Connectivité des Ports Africains. La Banque Africaine de Développement (BAD) assure le financement intégral de ce projet d’envergure continentale, destiné aux trois associations portuaires partenaires : l’AGPAOC, la PMAESA et l’UAPNA. Ce projet ambitieux vise à développer trois composantes essentielles : A l’issue de sa mise en œuvre, chaque Association disposera d’un Portail Régional hébergé dans ses locaux. Pour l’AGPAOC, […] - [RECRUITMENT NOTICE](https://agpaoc-pmawca.org/2025/03/23/avis-de-recruitment-recruitment-notice/): The PMAWCA Secretariat hereby informes the port communities of West and Central Africa of the call for expressions of interest (EOI) regarding the *recruitment of a regional data analyst for the African Ports Connectivity Portal strategic project. The African Development Bank (AfDB) is providing full financing for this continental project, intended for the three partner port associations: PMAWCA, PMAESA, and UAPNA. This ambitious project aims to develop three essential components: Upon implementation, each Association will have a Regional Portal hosted on its premises. For PMAWCA, this portal will be installed at the General Secretariat located in Lagos, Nigeria.This present communication […] - [Passing on of the DG of APN-Cameroon](https://agpaoc-pmawca.org/2025/02/07/passing-on-of-the-dg-of-apn-cameroon/): It is with profound sorrow and deep regret that the Secretariat of the Port Management Association of West and Central Africa (PMAWCA) informs the public of the passing of Dr. EBOUPEKE LOUIS, Director General of the National Port Authority of Cameroon, a member port of PMAWCA. Dr. EBOUPEKE departed on December 17, 2024, at the Essos Central Hospital following an illness. Throughout his distinguished tenure as Director General of the National Port Authority of Cameroonian, Dr. EBOUPEKE LOUIS served as an esteemed member of our Association. His invaluable contributions to the advancement and prominence of the port sector resonated not […] - [A Memorable Closing Ceremony at the 44th PMAWCA Annual Council Meeting!](https://agpaoc-pmawca.org/2025/02/07/a-memorable-closing-ceremony-at-the-44th-pmawca-annual-council-meeting/): We wrapped up the 44th PMAWCA Annual Council Meeting in grand style with a spectacular closing ceremony in Conakry, Guinea. It was a moment to celebrate not just the success of the event but also the collective efforts of all attendees who contributed their insights, ideas, and energy. The ceremony was filled with warmth, gratitude, and a sense of accomplishment as we reflected on the meaningful connections and impactful discussions that took place. Thank you to everyone who made this possible—your contributions have set the tone for a brighter maritime future. Until we meet again, let’s keep charting new paths […] - [Throwbacks at the 44th Council, Conakry 2024: OPENING CEREMONY: 18TH November,2024](https://agpaoc-pmawca.org/2025/02/07/throwbacks-at-the-44th-council-conakry-2024-opening-ceremony-18th-november2024/): The ceremony which began with the presentation of delegations from more than 20 coastal countries of West and Central Africa as well as those of the landlocked countries particularly Mali, Niger, Burkina Faso and Chad, without forgetting partners and observer members, was followed by a cultural performance. The officials’ speeches were preceded by the screening of a short film which not only retraced the history of the Port of Conakry, but also the performances achieved over the last three years which have earned it three consecutive rankings as best West African container Port by the World Bank Group S&P (2021, […] - [44th PMAWCA Annual Council Meeting & 19th Managing Directors Round Table Conference](https://agpaoc-pmawca.org/2024/10/16/44th-pmawca-annual-council-meeting-19th-managing-directors-round-table-conference/): We are thrilled to announce the 44th PMAWCA Annual Council Meeting & 19th Managing Directors Round Table Conference, happening from 18th – 21st November, 2024, at the luxurious Hotel Noom in Conakry, Guinea. This year’s event will focus on the theme “Optimizing Hinterland Connectivity: Challenges of Connectivity, Flexibility, and Reliability” – a topic of immense importance for the future of trade and logistics in the region. From transport efficiency to supply chain resilience, this gathering will bring together thought leaders, port authorities, and logistics professionals to discuss the complex challenges of maintaining seamless connectivity between ports and their hinterlands. The […] - [Regional Port Training Course](https://agpaoc-pmawca.org/2024/10/16/regional-port-training-course/): All the delegations from the 16 West and Central African ports arrived Lome to participate in the Regional Port Training Course financed by the Malaysian Ministry of Transport and implemented by Port Klang Authority (PKA) with the collaboration of the Port Management Association of West and Central Africa (PMAWCA) and the technical support of the Port Professional Training Centre (PTC) led by the Concessionaire Africa Consulting Leaders(ACL).The opening ceremony took place on the 23rd of September 2023 at Hotel Sarakwawa, conducted under the cherished patronage of the President of the Republic of Togo, H.E. Faure Essozimna Gnassingbé represented for the […] - [2024 Board of Directors Meeting, Freetown Sierra Leone](https://agpaoc-pmawca.org/2024/05/30/2024-board-of-directors-meeting-freetown-sierra-leone/): The PMAWCA 2024 Board of Directors meeting held from the 28th to the 29th of May 2024 at the Radisson Blu Hotel in Freetown, Sierra Leone. The current 06 members of the Board include:President: OPRAG, Gabon 🇬🇦1st Vice-President: NPA, Nigeria 🇳🇬2nd Vice-President: PAC, Guinea 🇬🇳1st Member: PAD, Senegal 🇸🇳2nd Member: APGE, Equatorial Guinea 🇬🇶3rd Member: GPA, Gambia 🇬🇲 The opening ceremony was marked by a welcome speech from the Mr. Yakuba Askia Bio, General Manager of Sierra Leone Ports and Harbours Authority (SLPHA),followed by the introductory remarks of Mr. Martin Boguikouma, DG of OPRAG-Gabon and current President of the Board,and […] - [Finance and Economic Studies Committee Meeting, Libreville 2024](https://agpaoc-pmawca.org/2024/05/25/finance-and-economic-studies-committee-meeting-libreville-2024/): Convened for their 2024 working session in Libreville Gabon from April 8 to 12, 2024, 75 finance and economic experts from West and Central Africa studies the 2023 PMAWCA audit report, 2025 Budget proposal, and discussed many crucial issues about the Associations financial management and that of ports too. - [Administrative and Legal Affairs Committee Meeting, Libreville 2024](https://agpaoc-pmawca.org/2024/05/25/administrative-and-legal-affairs-committee-meeting-libreville-2024/): 70 legal experts and HRMs from West and Central Africa met in Libreville, from April 8 to 12, 2024. Understanding the importance for member ports to contribute in implementing international conventions, these experts discussed their role not only in the interpretation of the said conventions which can at times be very complex, but also in facilitating their implementation.The experts also dwelled on the legal framework for teleworking in the Ports of West and Central Africa. It was observed that few countries are framing legislation for teleworking though many ports already began integrating it, especially during the Covid period. The success […] - [OPRAG, Gabon's Port Authority is 50!](https://agpaoc-pmawca.org/2024/05/14/oprag-gabons-port-authority-is-50/): The 2023 Technical Committee meetings which held from April 8 to 12, 2024, Libreville, was marked by the celebrations of the fiftieth anniversary of OPRAG (Gabon’s Port Authority). The successes and performances of this first half century of existence of this public industrial and commercial establishment created in 1974 were displayed. The contributions of former Director Generals, including Mr. Claude Damas Ozimo, its first Director General and Mr. Rigobert Ikambouayat Ndeka, General Director from 2009 to 2018, were applauded. Several port workers received medals for their work. The current Director General, Mr. Martin Boguikouma, who doubles as President of PMAWCA […] - [AFRICAN PORTS CONNECTIVITY (APC-PP)](https://agpaoc-pmawca.org/2024/03/08/public-consultation-ports-of-cabo-verde-sub-concession-services/): Launching in Abidjan/Cote d’Ivoire : 08th to 09th of July 2024 African Ports Connectivity Portal Project (APC-PP) Lunching The 12 000 km coastline of West and Central Africa ports (Including Mauritania and Angola) represents a vital international trade activity for the subregional economy. Huge datasets from port operations and performance indicators are generated every minute and second. The statistics thereof, contain important information to be harnessed by decision makers and key stakeholders of the subregion. PMAWCA has made progress by beginning the collection of ports statistics through a harmonised Template, updated during the 2022 Annual Council in Luanda. Yet the […] - [CALENDAR OF ACTIVITIES](https://agpaoc-pmawca.org/2023/11/30/calendar-of-activities-portugese/): PORTUGESE VERSION ENGLISH VERSION FRENCH VERSION - [LAUNCHING OF TRAININGS FOR PRIVATE AND PORT STAKEHOLDERS](https://agpaoc-pmawca.org/2023/11/30/launching-of-trainings-for-private-and-port-stakeholders/): The Port Management Association of West and Central Africa joined the Interregional Maritime Safety Institute – ISMI of the Regional Academy of Maritime Sciences and Technology (ARSTM) to officially launch the SAFE PORT project this Monday, October 16, 2023 in Abidjan. Funded by German Cooperation over the period 2023-2024, this project is placed under the management of the United Nations Institute for Study and Research (UNITAR) and implemented in partnership with the Port Management Association of West and Central Africa (PMAWCA). Thirteen (13) ports in West, Central and East Africa have been designated, namely Abidjan, San Pedro, Cape Verde, Banjul, […] - [Feed back from the 43rd Council, Lagos-Nigeria](https://agpaoc-pmawca.org/2023/11/30/feed-back-from-the-43rd-council-lagos-nigeria-5/): Session IV of the Round table of MDs:Global Perspectives on African Trade FacilitationSession Chair: Mr. Yann Alix , General Delegate of SEFACIL Panel 2: Global Perspectives on African Trade FacilitationPanel members: - [Feed back from the 43rd Council, Lagos-Nigeria](https://agpaoc-pmawca.org/2023/11/24/feed-back-from-the-43rd-council-lagos-nigeria-4/): Session IV: Global Perspectives on African Trade Facilitation Session Chair: Mr. Yann Alix, General Delegate of SEFACILUsing existing data, Mr. Yann Alix explained how some key import and export realities of African maritime trade have not been fully integrated into the AFCFTA frame and how the competitiveness of African export is an important intrant to complete the AFCFTA agreement. Panel 1: Global Perspectives on African Trade FacilitationPanel members: - [Feed back from the 43rd Council, Lagos-Nigeria](https://agpaoc-pmawca.org/2023/11/23/feed-back-from-the-43rd-council-lagos-nigeria-3/): Session III: Opportunities for Economic and Logistical Development with AFCFTA Session Chair: Mr. Youssef Imghi, Port Expert in Maritime and Logistics, Founder and CEO of Portus Advisory International Panel 1: A review of the architecture in the Gulf of Guinea. Are African ports ready for AfCFTA?Panel members:– Mr. Martin Boguikouma, Director General of Gabon Ports and Habour Authority (‘OPRAG’),– Mr. Mohammed Bello Koko, Managing Director of Nigerian Ports Authority,– Mr. Derman Razak, representing Rear Admiral Fogan K. Adegnon, Director General of the Port of Lome,– Mr. Patrick Mpila, Representing Mr. Patrice Melom, Director General of the Port Authority of Kribi. […] - [Feed back from the 43rd Council, Lagos-Nigeria](https://agpaoc-pmawca.org/2023/11/23/feed-back-from-the-43rd-council-lagos-nigeria-2/): Session II (of the 18th Round Table) : Opportunities for Economic and Logistical Development with AFCFTA. Session Chair: Mr. Mohammed Bello Koko, Managing Director of Nigerian Ports Authority.During this session, three (03) key actors in the field of economic and logistical development with AfCFTA intervened. They were :– Mrs. Nneka Onyeali-Ikpe, Managing Director of Fidelity Bank Nigeria,– Mr. Adewole Gege, Manager FZO&M, LADOL, and– Barrister Funmi Folorunso, the Co-Champion for Transportation on AfCFTA,The presentations revealed that funding possibilities for infrastructural development and innovation projects geared towards trade facilitation in Africa exist and others are being created. With examples like the […] - [Feed back from the 43rd Council, Lagos-Nigeria.](https://agpaoc-pmawca.org/2023/11/21/feed-back-from-the-43rd-council-lagos-nigeria/): SESSION I (of the Round Table): What does AFCFTA Offer to African Ports after Three (03) Years of Implementation? Session chair: Mr. Michael Luguje, Managing Director of Ghana Ports and Harbour Authority, Vice President/Africa Zone IAPHDuring this session, four (04) key actors explained the progress made by AfCFTA in the past 03 years. These actors are:– Mr. Olusegun Awolowo, Executive Secretary of the National Action Committee on AfCFTA,– Mr. Bashir Adewale Adeniyi MFR dsm fnipr psc. Comptroller General of Customs, Nigeria,– Mr. Lino Fiore , MD/CEO, Intels Nigeria,The presentations recalled the importance of maritime navigation in the eight (08) areas […] - [The 5th Port Sustainability study Visit organized by PENAf.](https://agpaoc-pmawca.org/2023/11/21/the-5th-port-sustainability-study-visit-organized-by-penaf/): Kicking off on the 23rd and closing on the 27th of October 2023 in Denmark, the 5th Port Sustainability study Visit organized by PENAf, convened a dozen of selected sustainability and environmental experts from PMAWCA ports. Through practical and highly interactive working sessions with Danish experts from the port of Aalborg, the port of Aarhus, the University of Aalborg, the University of Aarhus, and experts from companies working on the port domain, participants came to understand how Danish ports are suceeding to collaborate with researchers and big firms to develop innovative solutions to meet their ambitious sustainability goals. Discussions were […] - [PMAWCA’s 43ʳᵈ Council and 18ᵗʰ Managing Director’s Round Table / Exhibition](https://agpaoc-pmawca.org/2023/09/21/pmawcas-43rd-council-and-18th-managing-directors-round-table-exhibition/): Click here to view programs >>> Click here to view hotels >>> Dates: 6th to 9th of November 2023.   Venue:  Intercontinental Hotel, Victoria Island, Lagos, Nigeria Theme: Ports and the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) For four days, Top Port Managers and Experts in West and Central Africa will be reflecting on the role of ports in the ongoing implementation of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA). As key trade centers, ports can play a crucial role to accelerate trade integration in the subregion. 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As cooperation for port trade, operations and efficient service delivery information sharing is being enhanced through the establishment and works of the three sub-regional associations of port authorities, namely the Port Management Association of West and Central Africa (PMAWCA), Port Management Association of East and Southern Africa (PMAESA) and the Union of Port Administrations of Northern Africa (UAPNA), it was observed that individually, these three ports Associations established since 1972, have worked and did achieve […] - [IPCOEA](https://agpaoc-pmawca.org/ipcoea/): IPCOEA Project Name IPCOEA-Improvement of Port Customs and Operations Efficiency in Africa. www.ipcoea.net Project Description The IPCOEA Project aims to foster the development of maritime trade in West Africa through support to local port management organisations, customs agencies and offices and trade support organisations in implementing Maritime/Port Single Windows in local ports of the region. Main Objective To improve the efficiency of customs and administrative clearance process of port operations in accordance with EPAs in Ports of the ECOWAS Area through the implementation of Single Window Systems.    Strategies supporting the development of a conducive environment for the implementation of […] - [Sustainable Ports Partnership (SPP)](https://agpaoc-pmawca.org/sustainable-ports-partnership-spp/): Sustainable Ports Partnership (SPP) Project Name Sustainable Ports Partnership Project Description Mainly financed World Bank and facilitated by PENAf (Ports Environmental Network-Africa), this project kicked off in an official launch virtually, on 29th April 2021. It had 96 participants from 22 port authorities in 19 West and Central African countries. 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