Togo succeeds Ghana. He is now taking the reins of the Federation of Professional Associations of Banks and Financial Institutions of UEMOA (FAPBEF-UEMOA

The Federation of Professional Associations of Banks and Financial Institutions of UEMOA (FAPBEF-UEMOA) held its Federal Council on Tuesday, March 4, 2025 in Lomé. The opportunity allowed Togo to take the lead of the Federation, through Mr. Guy Martial Awona, who replaces Senegal in this position. Key players in the sector, coming from the eight member countries of UEMOA. The new President of the Federation style="font-family: "Bookman Old Style”, serif">expressed his commitment to continue and deepen the initiatives launched by his predecessor, Mr. Boccar Sy. The new president of FAPBEF-UEMOA Guy Awona sees a mandate focused on innovation, inclusion and strengthened cooperation. According to the latter, it is a transition towards innovation, inclusion and strengthened cooperation within the region.

Thus, the country's mandate marks an important turning point for the association, which will have to continue to meet major challenges in terms of modernising the banking sector and supporting regional economic development. The Federal Council therefore intends to accelerate the digital transition of the UEMOA banking sector, by focusing on mobile banking services, electronic payments and the adoption of innovative technologies. The aim is to make banking services more accessible and efficient while improving the security of transactions in the sub-region

Guy Awona's mission is to continue this great work, but to ensure that the recommendations of the banking commission and the central bank are properly followed by financial institutions.