IWD 2026: The Port Authority of Kribi Celebrates Women’s Leadership
IWD 2026: The Port Authority of Kribi Celebrates Women’s Leadership
IWD 2026: The Port Authority of Kribi Celebrates Women’s Leadership
As part of the celebration of International Women’s Day 2026, the Port Autonome de Kribi organized a roundtable bringing together port professionals, students, and institutional representatives to discuss women’s leadership and work–life balance in the maritime sector.
On Tuesday, March 3, 2026, the Port Autonome de Kribi organized a roundtable discussion as part of the celebrations marking **International Women’s Day 2026. The event was held under the banner of dialogue, experience sharing, and inspiration.
The session opened with a keynote lecture delivered by the Divisional Delegate for the Promotion of Women and the Family, setting the stage for discussions on the role of women in strategic sectors, particularly in the maritime and port industries.
The panel brought together several committed women from the port and maritime ecosystem, including:
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managers and staff members of the Port Authority of Kribi;
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professionals working in port and logistics activities;
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a representative from the academic sector;
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and the Girls in Maritime Association (GIMA), composed of students from ENSTMO Kribi, led by its president Josiane Kabeyene, a maritime navigation student.
In a warm and friendly atmosphere, the speakers shared their professional journeys, challenges, and achievements. Their sincere and inspiring testimonies resonated strongly around the issue of balancing professional responsibilities with family life, offering practical insights for women striving to combine career development with personal fulfillment.
The event continued with a guided visit of the port facilities of the Port Autonome de Kribi in Mboro. This immersive experience allowed GIMA students to gain firsthand insight into the realities of a strategic and demanding sector that also offers significant career opportunities.
Through this initiative, the Port Authority of Kribi reaffirmed its commitment to inclusion, intergenerational knowledge transfer, and the promotion of women’s leadership as a key driver for sustainable transformation in the maritime and port industry.
