A lawyer by training, Mr. Abdou BA obtained his postgraduate degree in maritime law and holds a Master 2 in Logistics Management and Transport Engineering from the Trainmar Center in Dakar in partnership with the University of Lilles in France. Currently Secretary General of the Union of Handling Companies of the Ports of Senegal (SEMPOS), he has around thirty years of experience in the maritime transport sector. Appointed Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Training Center for Port Professions and Logistics (CFMPL) for two years now, he explains in this interview with Africa Supply Chain Magazine his professional career that led him to the board of directors and discusses the perspectives of the center, in particular its expansion project, as well as the difficulties encountered in his mission.
- What role do you play within the CFMPL as Chairman of the Board?
The main role of the Board of Directors is to manage the center. Let us recall that the CFMPL is composed of professionals from the sector who predominate in partnership with the State of Senegal. This is the principle of public-private partnership with a preponderant role for the actors of the sector. Therefore, our main role is to properly manage the running of the center. The Board of Directors' mission is to define the strategic orientations of the CFMPL and to ensure their proper execution.
At the same time, the board of directors approves the financial statements of the centre, four months after the closing of the accounts for the financial year. These accounts are approved by the ordinary General Meeting of the members of the association, i.e. the port stakeholders.
It should also be noted that the CFMPL is a public heritage with administrative, financial and management autonomy. It has a hybrid status as a public heritage because the land was donated by the State as well as the premises. But the management is private, this is a bit of a particularity of the CFMPL.
- Since you have been at the head of the CFMPL, what have you achieved?
I have been Chairman of the Board for two years, but before me there were at least three presidents who preceded me and this is an opportunity to pay tribute to them for all the work they have accomplished. The achievements began since the creation of the CFMPL in 2011.
The work that has been done since then and which has made the center a leader in vocational training has been the work of these three presidents. Exceptional work has been done and the center continues to prove itself at the sector level. This has also been made possible thanks to proposals from the management and training offers that are innovative and varied to the satisfaction of all CFMPL client companies.
The year 2021 was an exceptional year because there were record sales that increased the turnover to more than 37,15%. So, this is a fact that must be recognized and which is explained by the fact that the players in the sector have taken ownership of the CFMPL when at the beginning this was not the case.
For three years, there has been progress that must be welcomed and the stakeholders have been very involved due to the results achieved by the CFMPL. During the year 2021, there was a joint visit by the three general directors, that of the Autonomous Port of Dakar, Mr. Aboubacar Sadikh BEYE, that of COSEC Mr. Mamadou NDIONE and that of ANAM, Massamba Edouard Achille GUEYE.
At the end of this visit, they were so satisfied that they committed to supporting the center, particularly in its project of extension in height with the granting of funding. And better still, they promised to erect an annex antenna of the center at the level of the project of the future port of Ndayane.
In 2021, we really felt an extraordinary boom within the center, which is why the center has been awarded several times, including several distinctions. The director, Mrs. Awa NDIAYE SAGNA, received the Cauris d'Or for Best Female Manager of the Year 2021 but also the Best Female Leader of the Year 2022 award from the Calebasse Consulting group. It is truly a flagship year, as there have been many achievements that have been made before.
- What difficulties have you encountered while carrying out your duties?
The Center is facing many constraints, including a delay in the mobilization of CFMPL revenues, concerning the purchase of initial training, and even the purchase of continuing training, even if efforts have been made by the State of Senegal. The Professional and Technical Training Financing Fund (3FPT) has now replaced the State and many efforts have been made.
However, there are still difficulties encountered regarding this situation. The other difficulty encountered is related to the tax status of the center which is not yet determined. A study has been initiated but is not yet complete, therefore, the center is exposed to a tax adjustment which could lead to other difficulties.
It is also necessary to note the excessively high taxes levied on the investments of the centre's own funds. Our argument on this point is the exemption of duties and taxes for the centre when purchasing teaching materials or other investments directly linked to training, as is the case for certain private establishments which are not only subsidised but also exempted in relation to the investments made. These are essentially the three major difficulties encountered.
- In terms of prospects, what are the major development projects of the CFMPL?
? The development strategy project is a document that is currently being developed, but it should be completed during this year. It will make it possible to understand all the needs of the sector, to make a diagnosis of the sector and to have a precise idea of the different professions to be developed and promoted in order to target the priorities.
This is a very important perspective but also to increase the development and deployment of the center throughout the country and even in Africa, it is really an objective. This allows the center to be able to carry out its expansion project.
We must salute the enthusiasm of the director who contacted an architectural firm to produce a sketch for the extension of the height of the center with the creation of four (04) large rooms, the construction of an accommodation block and a large restaurant. I recall that during the visit of the three general directors of PAD, COSEC and ANAM, they committed to supporting this extension effort.
The demand is too high at the center and we would gain more by carrying out this project of extension in height and creating new classrooms. It is a bit like the success of the offers made by the Center and the satisfaction of client companies.
- What is your assessment of Africa Supply Chain magazine?
The magazine is a professional structure that does remarkable work. Since we formed a partnership, we have seen a clear improvement in the center in terms of communication and visibility, particularly in the digital aspect with the redesign of the CFMPL website.
A lot of effort is being made on the digital communication side and this is important in the evolution of the center which has gained a lot in terms of visibility. I congratulate the entire Africa Supply Chain team, the General Manager and I really hope that this "win-win" partnership continues for the benefit of both parties.
This visibility now allows the center to identify the young target that is very active in the digital world. Which explains the strong demand, it also shows the contribution of Africa Supply Chain in terms of communication.
Interview by: Youssouf BH SANÉ
Hello There. I found your weblog the usage of msn. This is a really well written article.
I'll make sure to bookmark it and return to learn extra of your useful information. Thanks
you for the post. I will definitely return.
This site really has all of the information I needed about this subject and didn't know who to ask.
Helpful information. Fortunate me I found your site by accident,
and I am stunned why this coincidence didn't come about earlier!
I bookmarked it.
Hi there would you mind sharing which blog platform you're working with?
I'm going to start my own blog soon but I'm having
a tough time deciding between BlogEngine / Wordpress / B2evolution and Drupal.
The reason I ask is because your layout seems different then most blogs and I'm looking for something unique.
PS Apologies for being off-topic but I had to ask!
I get pleasure from, because I found just what I was having a look for.
You've ended my 4 day long hunt! God Bless you man. Have
a nice day. bye
An outstanding share! I've just forwarded this onto a friend who had been leading a little
research on this. And he actually ordered me breakfast because I discovered it for him…
LOL. So let me reword this…. Thank YOU for the meal !!
But yeah, thanx for spending time to talk about this topic here
on your internet site.
Very good post. I am facing some of these issues as
Well ..
I was able to find good advice from your blog articles.
There's certainly a lot to find out about this issue. I love all the points
you have made.
I always spent my half an hour to read this blog's posts all the time along with a cup of coffee.
When I initially commented I clicked the “Notify me when new comments are added” checkbox and now
each time a comment is added I get four emails with
the same comment. Is there any way you can remove me from that service?
Many thanks!
Hi, the whole thing is going perfectly here and ofcourse every one is
sharing facts, that's actually excellent, keep up writing.
Hello, I think your site might be having browser compatibility issues.
When I look at your blog in Opera, it looks fine but when opening in Internet Explorer, it has some overlapping.
I just wanted to give you a quick heads up!
Other than that, very good blog!
Hi, the whole thing is going sound here and ofcourse every one is sharing information, that's in fact good, keep up writing.
Terrific article! This is the kind of information that is meant to be shared around
the net. Shame on Google for now not positioning
this publish higher! Come on over and discuss with my site.
Thank you =)
Hurrah, that's what I was seeking for, what a material! existing
here at this website, thanks admin of this web page.
After checking out a handful of the blog articles on your
web site, I truly appreciate your technique of writing a
blog. I book-marked it to my bookmark site list and will be checking back in the near future.
Please check out my website as well and let me know how you feel.
Hi there, yeah this piece of writing is in fact good
and I have learned a lot of things from it concerning blogging.
thanks.
Someone essentially assists to make significantly articles I might state.
This is the first time I frequented your website page and to this point?
I was amazed with the research you made to make this actual
publish extraordinary. Excellent job!
We're a group of volunteers and starting a new scheme in our community.
Your website offered us with valuable information to work on. you
have done an impressive activity and our entire
group will likely be grateful to you.
Have you ever thought about including a little bit more than just your articles?
I mean, what you say is important and everything.
However just imagine if you added some great visuals or videos to give your posts more, “pop”!
Your content is excellent but with images and video clips, this site could undeniably be one of the very best in its niche.
Awesome blog!
I for all time emailed this web site post page to all my associates, for the reason that
if like to read it after that my contacts will too.
We stumbled over here different website and thought I might check things out.
I like what I see so now i'm following you. Look forward to looking over your web page repeatedly.
Hello i am kavin, its my first time to comment anywhere, when i read this piece
of writing i thought i could also make comment due to this good piece of writing.
Amazing! Its truly remarkable piece of writing,
I have got much clear idea about from this piece of writing.
Nice post. I used to be constantly checking this blog
and I am inspired! Extremely useful info specifically the remaining phase :) I handle such info a lot.
I used to be seeking this particular info for a long time.
Thank you and good luck.
Does your site have a contact page? I'm having trouble locating it but, I'd
like to shoot you an email. I've got some recommendations for your blog you might
be interested in hearing. Either way, great blog and
I look forward to seeing it grow over time.
If you are going for finest contents like I do, simply go
to see this web page every day since it provides quality contents, thanks
If you are going for finest contents like I do, only pay a visit this website every day because it provides quality contents, thanks
Magnificent items from you, man. I have taken into accout your stuff previous to and you're just too magnificent.
I actually like what you have received right
here, certainly like what you are saying and the best way by which you are saying
it. You make it enjoyable and you continue to care for to stay it smart.
I can't wait to learn far more from you. This is actually a wonderful web site.
It's an amazing piece of writing in support of all the web viewers; they will take advantage of it I am sure.
I was able to find good advice from your articles.
I pay a visit every day a few sites and sites
to read posts, except this webpage gives feature based posts.
My spouse and I absolutely love your blog and find nearly
all of your post's to be just what I'm looking for. Do you offer
guest writers to write content in your case?
I wouldn't mind producing a post or elaborating on a few of the subjects you write in relation to here.
Again, awesome web log!
Heya i am for the first time here. I found this board and I find it truly useful & it helped me out much.
I hope to give something back and help others like you
helped me.
I don't think the title of your article matches the content lol. Just kidding, mainly because I had some doubts after reading the article.
Your article helped me a lot, is there any more related content? Thanks!
Thanks for sharing. I read many of your blog posts, cool, your blog is very good.
I've started using CBD gummies like sleep cbd gummies, and they've made a clear-cut dissimilarity in my routine. They're effortlessly to use, fondness great, and prepare for a plain fall down to integrate CBD into my day. I've organized they help me modify and reform my drop after an extended daylight, which has been a prodigious benefit. The constant CBD dosage in each gummy is a giving more as managing intake. If you're making allowance for CBD, gummies are an excellent choice to start with—just make assured you elect a responsible brand for the pre-eminent results!
apa cover letter cv for job fonts for resume
Quality content is the key to invite the viewers
to pay a quick visit the site, that's what this web site is providing.
https://w9.livesgpdraw.life/