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CELEBRATION OF THE PORT OF ABIDJAN’S 75TH ANNIVERSARY: THE MANAGING DIRECTOR OF THE ABIDJAN PORT AUTHORITY ELEVATED TO THE RANK OF COMMANDER OF THE ORDER OF MARITIME MERIT

CELEBRATION OF THE PORT OF ABIDJAN’S 75TH ANNIVERSARY: THE MANAGING DIRECTOR OF THE ABIDJAN PORT AUTHORITY ELEVATED TO THE RANK OF COMMANDER OF THE ORDER OF MARITIME MERIT

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CELEBRATION OF THE PORT OF ABIDJAN’S 75TH ANNIVERSARY: THE MANAGING DIRECTOR OF THE ABIDJAN PORT AUTHORITY ELEVATED TO THE RANK OF COMMANDER OF THE ORDER OF MARITIME MERIT

Tuesday 23 December 2025

The Managing Director of the Abidjan Port Authority (PAA), Mr. Hien Yacouba SIÉ, was elevated to the rank of Commander of the Order of Maritime Merit on Thursday, September 11, 2025, during a decoration ceremony held as part of the celebrations marking the 75th anniversary of the Port of Abidjan.

Appointed Director General in December 2010 and officially taking office in April 2011, Mr. SIÉ immediately launched several major infrastructure projects aimed at strengthening the Port of Abidjan’s competitiveness and revitalizing its traffic. These efforts have earned him multiple distinctions, demonstrating to the recognized value of his leadership and achievements.

In February 2019, he was promoted to Commander of the National Order of Merit during the inauguration of the widened and deepened Vridi Canal.
In 2023, he received the National Excellence Award for the Best Contribution to the Promotion of the Transport Industry, presented by the President of the Republic, His Excellency Mr. Alassane Ouattara.
In October 2023, he was elevated to the rank of Commander of the Order of Educational Merit in recognition of his numerous initiatives in the field of education, including sponsorship of the Miss Mathematics competition, support to schools, donation of educational materials, and rewards for outstanding students.
In July 2025, he was decorated with the Order of Commercial and Industrial Merit for his contributions to trade and industry.

These distinctions reflect multi-sectoral recognition—not only for his leadership in port performance but also for his contributions to the nation’s economic, educational, and commercial development.

Mr. Hien Yacouba SIÉ: a recognized leadership, renewed infrastructures, and a strong commitment to social responsibility.

It should be noted that during this decoration ceremony, the Managing Director of PAA was honored alongside ten (10) other key figures from the maritime and port sectors.