Université de Lomé opens maritime institute in Aného
The institute, known as IHES2M, opened on 10 November with 220 students admitted from more than 400 applicants.
The University of Lomé officially opened the Higher Institute of Higher Studies in Maritime Sciences and Professions (IHES2M) on Tuesday, 10 November 2026, in Aného, in the Lacs 1 commune. The institute, formerly the Institute of Maritime Professions (I2M), trains qualified staff for maritime, port, logistics and industrial work.
The ceremony at the Lycée d'Aného-Ville brought together administrative, municipal, university and government officials. The mayor of Lacs 1, Maître Alexis Koffi Aquereburu, pledged to provide land for the institute's future buildings. The institute's director, Professor Bernard Atchrimi, said two professional bachelor's degrees are offered for 2026-2027: port operations and maritime supply chain management, and maritime risks, safety and insurance.
The institute is temporarily housed at the Lycée d'Aného-Ville until its own buildings are constructed. University of Lomé president Professor Kossivi Hounaké said the opening reflects the university's policy of bringing higher education to the regions, and Minister Delegate for Higher Education and Research Professor Gado Tchangbedji called for skills in logistics, security and marine environmental protection.
Why it mattersYoung Togolese who applied to study port, logistics or maritime risk can now enrol in Aného rather than in Lomé.