Coffi AKPAHOUNKA is a visionary entrepreneur, accomplished businessman, and builder of strategic networks.

At the head of the METAL’OR AFRIQUE Group, which he founded and now leads as Chief Executive Officer, he successfully oversees diversified activities in strategic sectors such as construction, hospitality, agribusiness, energy, and mineral resources. His career reflects a constant commitment to value creation, innovation, and sustainable development in Africa.

Guided by the deep conviction that “everything is possible for those who dream, dare, work, and never give up”, he stands out not only as a business leader but also as an influential figure in the economic, political, and social life of his country.

Elected Consular Member of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Benin (CCIB), he also serves on the country’s Economic and Social Council, contributing to the direction of major national economic decisions. In the same spirit, he holds the position of President of the National Council for Social Dialogue (CNDS) of the Atlantique region, a strategic advisory body under the authority of the Prefect, where he works to promote a stable social climate conducive to growth.

His commitment goes beyond business: he also dedicates his expertise and networks to the transformation of education in Africa. Convinced that human capital is the continent’s greatest wealth, he partners with innovative initiatives such as Project2Morrow (P2M), an international organization recognized by the United Nations, the African Union, and the European Union, dedicated to reshaping African education systems.

As a potential representative of P2M, he positions himself as a catalyst for lasting change, advocating for:

• The improvement of school infrastructure,
• The integration of digital technologies into learning,
• The promotion of STEM, entrepreneurship, and practical skills,
• The establishment of public–private partnerships to strengthen access to and quality of education.

Driven by a Pan-African vision and global ambition, Coffi AKPAHOUNKA is committed to fostering the rise of a new generation of African innovators, leaders, and entrepreneurs capable of meeting the challenges of the 21st century and elevating the continent as a key global hub.