…democratizing knowledge that links business with intelligence

West AfricaBusiness School
Delegates at a West Africa Business School training session
Participants at the CIMA International Bancassurance Conference in Douala, 2019
Participants at the International Executive Development Programme in Dubai, 2022
Welcome to West Africa Business School

Democratizing knowledge that links business and public service with intelligence.

The West Africa Business School provides executive education, continuous professional development (CPD) and corporate training programmes across Africa and beyond.

Practical and interactive

Case studies, role plays, group discussions and video analysis in place of classroom lectures.

Flexible delivery

Face-to-face, virtual and hybrid public sessions, plus bespoke in-house packages.

Six months of support

Participants stay in close contact with their training consultant after the programme ends.

Delegates at the Regional Officers' School (Sales Leaders Programme), organised with LIMRA in Accra, July 2017
Participants at the 3rd Annual Africa Bancassurance Masterclass, August 2016
Speakers and delegates at a WABS International Executive Development Programme
A panel of facilitators at a WABS conference
Since2002

About us

Developing results-driven leadership across Africa.

Our passion is to develop results-driven leadership by increasing the knowledge and skills of individuals and groups, enabling them to make informed decisions, successfully implement change and take responsibility for a better world.

  • Accredited Management Training InstitutionNigerian Council for Management Development (NCMD)
  • Incorporated as West Africa Business School Ltd/Gte, RC 1652834Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC), Nigeria
About WABS
101+Client organisations served
5Countries with WABS offices
23International partners
12Programme areas

What we offer

In the room, online, or built around your team.

  • A facilitator presenting to a group seated around a table with laptops

    Face-to-face

    In-person public sessions and masterclasses at our offices and designated venues.

  • A laptop showing a video call with many participants

    Virtual / online

    Live, facilitator-led sessions that teams can join from anywhere.

  • Colleagues in a meeting room with a remote participant on a wall screen

    Hybrid

    Public training that combines in-room and online participation.

  • A team in discussion around a meeting table

    Bespoke in-house

    Packages tailored for specific corporate and civil service teams, delivered at your venue or ours.

Track record

International programmes in pictures.

Participants at the International Executive Development Programme for Senior Civil/Public Servants & Government Officials in Africa
21–25 March 2022

International Executive Development Programme for Senior Civil/Public Servants & Government Officials in Africa

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Participants at the CIMA International Bancassurance Conference
8–9 May 2019

CIMA International Bancassurance Conference

Hotel Pullman, Douala, Cameroon

Participants at the Women Leadership Development Conference
2019

Women Leadership Development Conference

Douala, Cameroon

Participants at the CIMA Zone Bancassurance Conference
8–9 May 2018

CIMA Zone Bancassurance Conference

Novotel Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire

Participants at the Private Banking & Wealth Management Masterclass
30–31 October 2017

Private Banking & Wealth Management Masterclass

Fiesta Royale Hotel, Accra, Ghana

How it works

Our training cycle.

  1. 1
    Step 01

    Pre-training gap analysis

    Every participant, along with their managers and supervisors, receives a personal call from the trainer to discuss individual needs and training expectations.

  2. 2
    Step 02

    Practical, interactive delivery

    Sessions combine role plays built on relevant scenarios, instructor-led games and activities, group discussions with constructive feedback, and educational videos.

  3. 3
    Step 03

    Six months of post-training support

    Participants stay in close contact with the training consultant for tips and suggestions as they apply what they learned in their daily work.

How bespoke training works

Questions

Frequently asked.

Agreed with you around the nature and schedule of your work. Normally 2–5 days, and we can always adjust to your needs.

Upcoming programmes

Join us live, online or in the room.

View all upcoming programmes

6 upcoming programmes

16Nov2026
LeadershipExecutive Programme

Public Sector International Leadership Development Programme

  • 5 days
  • Casablanca, Morocco
  • In-person

Theme: Leadership Innovation and Artificial Intelligence (AI) for Productivity Improvement. For senior government officials, permanent secretaries, director generals, directors and senior managers in government MDAs.

22Feb2027
HR ManagementCourse

Strategic Human Capital Development and Talent Management Course

  • 5 days
  • Casablanca, Morocco
  • In-person

A course on strategic human capital development and talent management for HR leaders and managers.

Download brochureComing soon
30Mar2027
Banking, Insurance & BancassuranceConference

4th International Conference on Bancassurance in the CIMA Zone

  • 4 days
  • Dakar, Senegal
  • In-person

The fourth international bancassurance conference for banks, insurers and regulators across the CIMA zone.

Download brochureComing soon
12Apr2027
LeadershipExecutive Programme

International Women’s Leadership Development Programme

  • 5 days
  • Singapore
  • In-person

An international leadership development programme for women leaders in the public and private sectors.

Download brochureComing soon

Customer experience

What participants say.

This has been the greatest training ever. The trainer has got very relevant examples. He is just so good. I recommend him for any other training.
Harrison K. Adeyemi · Nigeria
The training is one of the best I have ever attended. It was interactive without formalities. The ambience was contagious and we were learning while having fun. Thank you once more and don’t change!
Nzogyak · Cameroon
The facilitators were so prepared and well organized, very understanding with a quick mind to study the environment. They were so equipped.
Anne Abdoulaye · Senegal
The training was practical, impressive and very involving. The training atmosphere was totally different from the usual boring ones we have been having.
Lynet Ayebare · Côte d’Ivoire

Our clients

Organisations that have trained with us.

  • Central Bank of Nigeria
  • Central Bank of Ghana
  • Standard Chartered Bank
  • Zenith Bank Plc
  • Stanbic IBTC Bank Plc
  • Ecobank Nigeria Ltd
  • Seplat Energy Plc
  • Tullow Oil Ghana
  • Aon Risk Solutions UK
  • Allianz Africa Services, Côte d’Ivoire
  • AXA Mansard Insurance Plc
  • NSIA Group
  • Nigeria Stock Exchange
  • AIICO Insurance Plc
  • Britam Insurance Company (Uganda) Ltd
  • CAL Bank Ltd, Ghana
  • National Insurance Commission
  • National Pension Commission, Nigeria

Tell us the gap. We will design the training to close it.

Corporate training, seminars, conferences and in-house workshops, built around your team’s needs and schedule.