Biography
Born on an agro-pastoral farm in Dalaba, Madina Dansoko is a leading figure in West African agribusiness and food sovereignty. A precocious entrepreneur since the age of 17, she dismantled foreign frozen poultry import monopolies by founding Lella, Guinea's first and only industrial-grade poultry slaughterhouse. She also anchors Agriferme (large-scale egg production) and Dina Groupe (luxury real estate, construction, and high-end furniture manufacturing). Blending grassroots expertise with public leadership, she successfully served as the President of the Special Delegation (Mayor) for the municipality of Sonfonia during the 2024–2026 constitutional transition under the leadership of General Mamadi Doumbouya. As a co-founder of the Pan-African movement Manssah, she actively orchestrates the integration of local corporate champions into the multi-billion-dollar mining value chains of the Simandou 2040 national roadmap.
Career
2017 — Présent
Fondatrice et Directrice Générale
Lella Sarl (Abattoir industriel et chaîne avicole intégrée)
2024 — Présent
Maire
Commune de Sanfonia
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