West-Central Africa Division : New Leaders Officially Installed in Abidjan
Abidjan, August 19, 2025 – The handover ceremony was held on Tuesday morning at the headquarters of the West-Central Africa Division of the Seventh-day Adventist Church in Abidjan. On this occasion, Pastor Bassey Udoh officially assumed office as president of the Division.
Pastor Robert Osei-Bonsu, Vice President of the General Conference
Stella Drah Love, representing the Associate Secretary of the General Conference, Pastor Selom Sessou
Pastor Dangana Markus, outgoing Treasurer
In a warm and convivial atmosphere, his predecessor, Pastor Robert Osei-Bonsu, symbolically handed him the keys to the office. Both leaders had arrived the previous day from Ghana, where they had attended the graduation ceremony of Valley View University. Their arrival had already been marked by a welcoming ceremony attended by Division leaders and hundreds of church members.
Airport – Warm welcome between Pastor Samé and Pastor Udoh Bassey
Airport – Family Photo
Passing of Duties: Pastor Robert Osei-Bonsu & Pastor Bassey Udoh
Pastor Bassey Udoh, President of the Division
In the same way, the former treasurer of the Division, Pastor Markus Musa Dangana, handed over responsibilities to his successor, Pastor Dickson Sarfo Marfo. As for the position of Executive Secretary, the transition had already taken place the previous week between Pastor Selom Sessou and Pastor Vincent Roger Same, the newly elected.
Pastors Markus Dangana & Dickson Sarfo Marfo showing affection
Passing of Duties: Pastor Markus Musa Dangana & Pastor Dickson Sarfo Marfo
Handover of Duties between Sister Stella Drah Love, representing Pastor Selom Sessou, and Pastor Vincent Roger Same
With these handovers completed, the new leadership team of the Division is now fully in place and ready to guide the mission of the institution for the next five years.