Traoré Amidou officially assumed his role as the new Director-General of Côte d’Ivoire Énergies (CI-ENERGIES) on Friday, July 24, 2026. The handover ceremony was led by Yves Konan, Chairman of the Board of Directors, marking the transition in leadership.
He replaces Noumory Sidibé, who steered the state-owned energy corporation for nearly five years, overseeing critical developments in the country’s electricity sector.
The Board of Directors issued a statement commending Sidibé’s “outstanding contributions” during his tenure, highlighting his dedication to strengthening Côte d’Ivoire’s energy infrastructure and ensuring reliable power supply across the nation.
As a public entity, CI-ENERGIES plays a pivotal role in managing, expanding, and optimizing the country’s electricity network, supporting both urban and rural electrification initiatives.
