Message from the President of the African Water and Sanitation Association (AfWASA) related to the recruitment of the new AfWASA Executive Director. 

Dear Members and Partners,

I am pleased to inform you of the recruitment and effective assumption of duty since January 1st, 2024, of Mr. François Olivier Gosso as the new Executive Director of the African Water and Sanitation. He replaces Mr. Sylvain Usher, appointed Advisor to AfWASA Executive Board.

This new governance marks a significant milestone in the evolution of our association, and I am convinced that this transition will bring new and enriching perspectives for all our members and partners.

Mr. François Olivier Gosso is a General Engineer, specializing in electromechanics. He chaired the AfWASA Non-Revenue Water Working Group from 2012 to 2015 and then served as Chairman of the Scientific and Technical Council (STC) from 2014 to 2018. He also held the position of Production Director, and Advisor to the Managing Director of Société de Distribution d'Eau de Côte d'Ivoire (SODECI).

 His experience, vision, and expertise will undoubtedly be invaluable assets in strengthening and developing our water and sanitation initiatives on the continent.

I encourage all of you to warmly welcome him and support him in his new role.

I would also like to extend my gratitude to Mr. Sylvian Usher, the outgoing Executive Director, for his many years of dedication and selfless service as Executive Director.

I wish them every success in their new mission.

Dr. Eng. Silver MUGISHA

President of AfWASA