West African Insurance Institute Announces Appointment of Professor Olufemi Adebowale Abass as Incoming Director General/Head of Mission

The Management, Governing Council, staff, students, alumni, and the entire WAII Family are delighted to officially announce the appointment of Professor Olufemi Adebowale Abass as the incoming Director General/Head of Mission of the West African Insurance Institute (WAII), Banjul, The Gambia.

Professor Abass will commence his duties as Director General Designate on 1st October 2026 and will formally assume office as Director General/Head of Mission on 1st January 2027.

This appointment marks an important milestone in the continued growth and transformation of WAII as a leading regional institution dedicated to insurance education, professional development, research, and capacity building across West Africa. Professor Abass brings with him a wealth of academic excellence, leadership experience, industry knowledge, and a strong commitment to advancing insurance and risk management education within the sub-region.

The WAII Family expresses great confidence in his visionary leadership and looks forward to a new era of innovation, institutional strengthening, regional collaboration, and academic advancement under his stewardship.

As the Institute continues to play a pivotal role in shaping the future of the insurance industry in West Africa, the appointment of Professor Abass reinforces WAII’s commitment to excellence, professionalism, and regional integration.

We warmly welcome Professor Olufemi Adebowale Abass to the WAII Family and wish him every success in this important assignment.

Congratulations once again to Professor Olufemi Adebowale Abass on this well-deserved appointment.