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About the Awards Night
This landmark occasion will bring together distinguished leaders and representatives of the banking and financial services industry, policymakers, regulators, development partners, industry professionals, and other key stakeholders from across West Africa. The event will provide a high-level platform for engagement and dialogue on critical issues shaping the future of the region's financial sector, while also recognising institutions and individuals whose achievements continue to promote banking excellence and regional development.
THE CELEBRATIONS WILL BE HELD UNDER THE THEME
“Empowering Women in Banking for Inclusive and Sustainable Finance in West Africa.”
This important theme reflects WABA's commitment to promoting greater participation, representation, leadership, and professional advancement of women within the banking and financial services industry. It also recognises the indispensable role of women in driving financial inclusion, innovation, economic empowerment, institutional transformation, and sustainable development across West Africa.
Event details
- Event
- 2nd Annual West African Bankers Award Night and WABA 45th Anniversary Celebration
- Date
- Saturday, 7th November 2026
- Venue
- Freetown, Sierra Leone
The 2nd Annual West African Bankers Award Night will provide a prestigious platform to recognise and celebrate outstanding financial institutions, banking professionals, and individuals who have demonstrated exceptional leadership, innovation, professionalism, excellence, and commitment to the advancement of the banking and financial services industry in West Africa.
The occasion will also commemorate the 45th Anniversary of the West Africa Bankers’ Association (WABA). Established in 1981, WABA has, over the past four and a half decades, played an important role in promoting cooperation, collaboration, professionalism, regional integration, and the development of the banking sector across West Africa.
This historic milestone provides an opportunity to reflect on the Association's achievements, celebrate the contributions of its members, partners, and stakeholders, and renew our collective commitment to building a stronger, more integrated, innovative, inclusive, and resilient West African financial system.