2 Little Field Dr
Fredericksburg VA, 22405
programs@jaglobalinstitute.org
Office: +1-703-419-9820
Cell +1-571-337-9185
Francis Acquah-Aikins
Board MemberFrancis Acquah-Aikins, Jr. is an accomplished peacebuilding practitioner with over 20 years of experience in conflict analysis, prevention, and resolution across West Africa. He currently serves as the Executive Assistant to the ECOWAS Commissioner for Political Affairs, Peace, and Security.
Leveraging expertise in early warning systems, peace education, youth engagement, preventive diplomacy, and mediation, Mr. Acquah-Aikins has led key initiatives to strengthen regional capacity for non-violent dispute resolution. As the former Coordinator of the West Africa Network for Peacebuilding (WANEP) Liaison Office, he provided vital technical support for the operationalization of ECOWAS's early warning network and Conflict Prevention Framework.
Previously, as WANEP's Regional Coordinator for Network & Institutional Development, Mr. Acquah-Aikins oversaw monitoring and capacity building programs to enhance the effectiveness of WANEP's 15 member organizations. He has also spearheaded the organization of high-level trainings for over 500 peace and development professionals through WANEP's West Africa Peacebuilding Institute.
Well-versed in electoral violence prevention, Mr. Acquah-Aikins draws on prior missions with both ECOWAS and the African Union as an election monitor and conflict assessor. He holds a master’s degree focused on Conflict, Peace and Security from GIMPA in Ghana.
