OUR TEAM
We acknowledge our leadership role in West African security, committing to high standards of integrity, accountability, and ethics. This responsibility shapes our relationships with partners, stakeholders, and communities. CAPS-WA is dedicated to transparently managing resources and trust, fulfilling its duty to the people of West Africa.
Executive Committee
Shirley Gabriella Achieng’
Head, Africa Network of Critical Security Scholars
Omar Jassey
Head of Finance & Mentor
Grace Akosua Dankwa
Head, Youth & Women Programme
Maame Esi Nkrumah Abamfo
Head, Security & Environment
Frank Agyei
Head, Economics & Data Analysis, Mentor
Dr Abdullahi B. Ahmad
Head, Governance & Democratisation Program
Dr Muhammad Dan Suleiman
Founding Director & Senior Mentor
Patience Akofa Agala
Head of Operations
Khadijah Mustapha
Head, Security & Technology Program
Associate Prof. Etse Sikanku
Media & Communications Advisor
Cleopatra Onuegbu
Head, Public Engagement & Mentor
Dr. Prince Duah Agyei
Head of Research & Senior Mentor
Redefining security in West Africa in more inclusive, sustainable, and effective ways.
CAPS-WA’s purpose is rooted in a vision of a secure and prosperous West Africa, and all of our activities are aligned with this overarching goal.