About Us
The leading voice for engineering excellence and regional collaboration in West Africa.
Our Story
The West African Federation of Engineering Organisations (WAFEO) was established in 2011 to unite engineering institutions across the region under one umbrella. Ratified later that year in Calabar, Nigeria, WAFEO provides a common platform for collaboration, knowledge sharing, and advocacy. For more than a decade, it has championed professional standards, innovation, and sustainable development, while ensuring West African’s engineering voice is heard in global forums.
Our Core Focus
Discover the key pillars that guide our mission to advance the engineering profession.
Harmonizing Standards
Developing uniform benchmarks for professional engineering practice across the sub-region.
Accreditation & Training
Establishing joint criteria for engineering education, training, and career development.
Capacity Building
Supporting every member country to strengthen its engineering resource base.
Best Practice & Knowledge Sharing
Promoting region-specific standards of professional practice and facilitating the exchange of global best practices.
Regulation & Integrity
Advocating for effective national frameworks that ensure only qualified professionals practice engineering.
Collaboration & Engagement
Enabling cross-border project partnerships through uniform engagement conditions and a shared database of firms and specialized consultants.
Representation & Advocacy
Serving as the collective voice of the engineering profession at the sub-regional level.
Partnerships
Working with national, regional, and international organisations to expand impact and deliver shared goals.
Our History & Milestones
A journey of dedication and progress. Since our founding, we have been committed to shaping the future of engineering in West Africa.
2011 – Founding of WAFEO
The West African Federation of Engineering Organisations (WAFEO) was formally established and ratified in Calabar, Nigeria, as the umbrella body uniting engineering institutions across the region.
2014 – First General Assembly
Member institutions gathered for the first General Assembly to define WAFEO’s structure, objectives, and collaborative agenda.
2020 – Digital Transformation Initiative
WAFEO introduced new digital platforms and tools to enhance networking, professional learning, and regional collaboration among members.
2023 – First Sierra Leonean President
Engr. Jonas Redwood-Sawyerr became the first Sierra Leonean to serve as WAFEO President, marking a significant milestone in the federation’s leadership inclusivity.
2025 – Liberia Assumes Presidency
Engr. Dadley Decontee Toe of the Engineering Society of Liberia (ESOL) assumed the presidency, strengthening Liberia’s role in advancing engineering excellence across West Africa.
Our Leadership
Engr. Dadley Decontee Toe
President
Ing. Prof Jonas Redwood-Sawyerr
Past President
Ing. Sonia Kabore
Vice President
Ing. David Nyante
Secretary General