The Director General of the Sierra Leone Ports and Harbours Authority (SLPHA), Mr. Yankuba Askia Bio has successfully brought an end to the industrial strike action by the Sierra Leone Indigenous Transport Owners Association (ITOA) at the Freetown Port, Queen Elizabeth II Quay.
The local transporters had withdrawn their services, citing an unfavourable working environment. The situation prompted the timely intervention of Mr. Bio, who engaged the leadership of the association and urged them to resume operations in the interest of port efficiency and national economic activity.
During the engagement, the Director General commended ITOA members for their continued support and critical role in port operations. He assured them that the SLPHA management would carefully review their concerns and work with relevant stakeholders to address the issues raised.
In a related development, Mr. Bio, with the support of other key stakeholders, also addressed the persistent traffic congestion along Bai Bureh Road leading to the Freetown Port and its surrounding areas, with the aim of improving access, safety, and the smooth flow of port-related activities.