Thank You for Attending the WASACWAR Mentors–Mentees Programme Grand Finale
The World Aquaculture Society African Chapter, West African Region (WASACWAR) extends its profound appreciation to all distinguished guests, mentors, mentees, partners, and participants who joined us for the Grand Finale (Round-Up Session and Graduation Party) of the Pioneer WASACWAR Mentors–Mentees Training Programme 2025.
This milestone event marked the successful conclusion of months of structured mentorship, capacity building, professional guidance, and knowledge exchange aimed at strengthening the next generation of aquaculture professionals and leaders across Africa.
We are especially honoured by the presence, support, and invaluable contributions of the following distinguished leaders and experts:
Anyago Benter – Global Student Director
Dr. Fransisca Delgado – President-Elect, World Aquaculture Society – African Chapter (WASAC)
Prof. Emeritus Anetekhai Martins
Dr. Kevan Main – Africa Chapter Advisor
Dr. Khalid Saleh – President, World Aquaculture Society – African Chapter
Prof. Adjei Boateng – WASACWAR Regional Director
Dr. Foluke Areola – Immediate Past President, WASAC, and Current President-Elect, World Aquaculture Society.
We also sincerely appreciate all mentors who generously shared their time, expertise, and guidance, as well as our committed mentees, whose enthusiasm, curiosity, and dedication made the programme impactful and rewarding.Your collective presence reinforced the importance of mentorship, leadership development, innovation, and collaboration in advancing sustainable aquaculture and empowering young professionals within the global aquaculture value chain.
For participants who wish to revisit the insights shared during the session, the presentation slides and the recording of the live YouTube session are available via the attached links. - Slides Presentations: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/16FaO7L9UA8TJklw_R_HdrFBoK-eV3nPt Youtube -Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Z3RvI2I73Q
Once again, thank you for being part of this important journey. We look forward to continued collaboration as we build stronger pathways for capacity development, professional excellence, and sustainable aquaculture growth in Africa and beyond.
WASACWAR
World Aquaculture Society – African Chapter
West African Region
