Africa CEO Forum 2025
Africa CEO Forum 2025
A Strategic visibility for Cameroon
From May 12 to 13, Abidjan welcomed more than 2,000 African and international decision-makers—business leaders, investors, policymakers, and economic experts—united by a shared ambition : to reflect on, build, and accelerate the continent’s economic development.
In this high-level environment, the Port Authority of Kribi (PAK) stood out as one of the most visible and sought-after Cameroonian representatives. Through its modern and welcoming booth, designed to embody its vision, innovation, and dynamism, PAK attracted the visitors and decision-makers’ attention.
It was precisely at this booth that the Prime Minister, Head of Government of Cameroon, H.E. Joseph Dion Ngute, made an exclusive stop. A remarkable visit that outlined the strategic role of PAK in developing Cameroon.
A Port in Full Transformation
Welcomed by Mr. Patrice MELOM, General Manager of PAK, the Head of Government was briefed on the port’s latest developments, including:
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the recent launch of Phase 2 and its expansion projects ;
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the positioning of the port of Kribi as a strategic logistics hub for Central Africa ;
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PAK’s driving role in promoting intra-African trade, in line with the objectives of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA).
An Active Role at the Heart of the Continent
Throughout the event, the PAK delegation engaged in a series of:
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B2B meetings,
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discussions with renown investors,
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and presentations of structuring projects.
A Port with Global goals
This participation reaffirms PAK’s ambition to become an international benchmark port, serving:
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logistics competitiveness,
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regional integration,
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Cameroon’s economic attractiveness,
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and sustainable job creation.
More Than Just a Port
PAK is much more than a port.
It is a concrete showcase of the presidential vision, a catalyst for national development, and a strategic gateway connecting Cameroon to global opportunities.
