The West African Center for Banking Training and Studies (COFEB) welcomed Patrick Kodjo as the institution's new director. The COFEB is under the aegis of the Central Bank of West African States (BCEAO

COFEB has been committed for forty years to strengthening technical skills and research, and supporting managers and managers of the banking sector in UEMOA, including those of financial institutions in the region. Patrick Kodjo brings nearly 30 years of experience to BCEAO by occupying various positions of responsibility, testifying to his expertise and his contribution within the institution. He obtained a DEA in economic sciences specializing in money, banking and finance from the University Panthéon-Sorbonne in Paris, a master's degree in management in the United States, as well as certifications in banking activities management and in development policies and economics