Ivory Coast: Niampa Ibrahim Honored at the Soubré Cacao Festival

Niampa Ibrahim, chairman of the Board of Directors of the Union of Agricultural Producers of San Pedro (UPAS), won the Cacao Festi d'Or in the 'Top Manager' category at the 7th International Cacao Festival in Soubré, held from April 16 to 18, 2026. Under his leadership, UPAS has achieved international certifications and built a modern warehouse valued at nearly 400 million CFA francs. This award highlights his cooperative management skills and commitment to sustainable development in the cocoa-coffee sector.