Our Leadership Philosophy
WAMDEVIN's leadership is built on the foundation of excellence, integrity, and transformational vision that drives institutional development across West Africa.
Vision-Driven Leadership
Our leaders are visionaries who see beyond current limitations to create transformational opportunities for institutional excellence and regional development.
Collaborative Excellence
We believe in the power of collaboration, bringing together diverse expertise and perspectives to achieve collective impact across West African institutions.
Transformational Impact
Every leadership decision is made with the intention of creating lasting positive change that benefits institutions, communities, and the entire West African region.
Executive Committee
Meet our distinguished executive committee - visionary leaders from across West Africa who guide WAMDEVIN's mission of institutional excellence and management development.
Hon. Nee Alah T. Varpilah
President, WAMDEVIN & Director General, LIPA, Liberia
A distinguished leader with extensive experience in public administration and institutional development, driving WAMDEVIN's mission of excellence across West African management institutes.
Funke F. Adepoju
1st Vice President, WAMDEVIN & Director General, ASCON, Nigeria
Renowned expert in management development and organizational transformation, bringing innovative approaches to capacity building and institutional excellence across the region.
Dr. Gladys N. Asaah
2nd Vice President, WAMDEVIN & Regional Director, PAID, WA, Cameroon
Distinguished academic and researcher dedicated to advancing knowledge in public administration and institutional development throughout West and Central Africa.
Mr. Alieu K. Jarju
Director General, MDI, The Gambia
Experienced leader in management development with a focus on building institutional capacity and fostering excellence in public sector management across The Gambia.
Prof. Samuel Kwaku
Rector, GIMPA, Ghana
Distinguished academic leader and professor, advancing management education and research excellence at the Ghana Institute of Management and Public Administration.
Prof. Miriam Elizabeth Conteh-Morgan
Deputy Vice Chancellor, IPAM, Sierra Leone
Accomplished academic leader and advocate for women's advancement in management education, driving institutional excellence and inclusive leadership development.
Olaolu A. Adewumi
Executive Secretary, WAMDEVIN
Strategic administrator and coordinator, ensuring operational excellence and effective implementation of WAMDEVIN's initiatives across all member institutions and countries.
Leadership Impact Across West Africa
Under the guidance of our distinguished executive committee, WAMDEVIN has achieved remarkable milestones in advancing management development and institutional excellence across the region.
38+
Years of Visionary Leadership
15+
Nations United Under Our Leadership
500+
Institutions Guided to Excellence
100%
Commitment to Excellence
Organizational Structure
WAMDEVIN's organizational structure reflects our commitment to effective governance, collaborative decision-making, and strategic leadership across all levels.
Governance Structure
Democratic Leadership Framework
Our governance structure ensures democratic participation, transparent decision-making, and effective representation of all member institutions across West Africa.
- Executive Committee Leadership
- Regional Representative Council
- Technical Advisory Committees
- Member Institution Assembly
Leadership Development
Continuous Growth & Excellence
We invest continuously in developing our leadership capabilities through training, mentorship, and knowledge sharing to maintain our position as regional leaders.
- Executive Leadership Programs
- Cross-Cultural Competency Training
- Strategic Planning Workshops
- International Best Practice Exchange