BCI Western Africa Chapter: Leaders Spotlight
Following the successful launch of the new Western Africa Chapter in June, we are pleased to introduce Chapter Leader Tunde Dada and Vice Leader Yahya Jammeh.
Tunde Dada: Chapter Leader
Chapter Leader Tunde Dada is a business continuity and resilience professional with over 20 years of experience. He started out ensuring the maintenance of business continuity structures in IT systems and now runs disaster recovery processes. With his practical knowledge of business continuity and resilience at all career levels, plus experience in different business verticals such as the shipping, logistics, telecommunications, agricultural, oil and gas industries, Tunde is well placed to lead the Chapter. Tunde said:
“My experience, coupled with a deep sense of responsibility towards ensuring that business continuity continues to hold centre stage within operational environments and the board room, will contribute to my leadership and the ultimate success of Western Africa’s BCI Chapter.”
Leading the chapter forward
Tunde traveled to the UK to meet BCI leadership and underline the need for a Western Africa Chapter. He is looking forward to enhancing the Chapter’s community appeal, which he believes is a major source of strength because it ensures that business continuity and resilience practices are experienced at local levels. Tunde states that in Africa, the importance of business continuity and resilience is seen daily, so its importance cannot be overemphasized. He hopes to enshrine BCI ideals into the Western Africa Chapter and create a two-way process so experiences from the Chapter are heard. Tunde said:
“The BCI has a rich history which I passionately want to preserve. I would like to see the BCI’s huge impact in many countries and business environments brought into the West African community and, in turn, I would like to see the reverse impact, whereby the local community in Western Africa influences the BCI through our positive contributions to future growth.”
Tunde’s advice for business continuity practitioners is:
“You might not be hailed for every achievement but remember that your achievement is what keeps the business afloat. I would advise business continuity and resilience professionals to focus on professional development from the onset of their careers and make excellence and service delivery their watchword as they progress.”
Yahya Jammeh: Vice Leader
Vice leader Yahya Jammeh’s career has incorporated a range of sectors, including automotive, healthcare, financial services, international development organizations, and global IT enterprises. For the past ten years, he has been involved in developing and managing business continuity and disaster recovery programs.
Taking the Chapter forward
Yahya wants to enhance business continuity practices and resilience by engaging with fellow professionals to address the unique challenges faced by organizations in Western Africa. He hopes to create a dynamic environment in the Chapter, where everyone can benefit from shared expertise and best practices in the future.
Yahya said:
“The sense of community and belonging that BCI Chapters aim to foster is incredibly important to me and this role presents a unique opportunity to continue nurturing this environment. Communities are vital for personal and professional growth, especially in the field of business continuity where collaboration and knowledge-sharing are essential.”
Yahya went on to describe how he hopes to work with the young tech-savvy generation to help the Chapter connect with a new generation of resilience professionals, He said:
“I see a tremendous opportunity to mentor and guide the next generation of business continuity professionals through community collaboration”.
Yahya’s advice for business continuity practitioners is:
“Investing in early education and continuous learning is foundational because it inspires young minds and equips future professionals. Embrace innovation, build strong networks and mentorship programs, promote inclusivity, diversity, and community engagement, advocate for supportive policies, and remain flexible - by integrating these principles, business continuity professionals can enhance effectiveness, build stronger networks, and contribute to a resilient society.”
To conclude, Leader Tunde Dada said:
“I would like to appeal to my colleagues across the Western Africa region to please join with us and build the BCI Western Africa chapter. I want to assure everyone that their career stands to benefit greatly by joining the BCI and their contributions will add growth to the BC and resilience profession”.
You can join the Western Africa Chapter on their LinkedIn page.
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