Empowering Africa’s future by transforming talent into leaders and challenges into opportunities

Mission

To develop & nurture the skills needed in tomorrow's leaders

Vision

To develop exceptional leaders through experiential learning & self leadership

Mission

To develop & nurture the skills needed in tomorrow's leaders

Vision

To develop exceptional leaders through experiential learning & self leadership

we are an innovative think-tank solving people & process-related gaps for companies and government entities.

Our name, BGR, is a tribute to BOGARU, the historic gateway in Fika, Yobe State, which once connected civilizations and facilitated the flow of commerce and culture. Though BOGARU no longer stands, its essence endures in our mission. We are the modern gateway, enabling businesses and talent to navigate the complexities of the continent. We see Africa’s diverse landscapes and markets not as challenges, but as opportunities for growth, innovation, and impact.

2021

Year Founded

Offices in Africa

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Beneficiary

Human Capital

Building Africa's next generation of transformational leaders through comprehensive talent ecosystems and strategic capacity building initiatives.

Enabling Environment Advisory

We partner with governments and institutions to architect policy frameworks and infrastructure systems that catalyze sustainable ecosystem development and long-term institutional growth.

Institutional Structuring & Capacity Building

We provide strategic advisory and implementation support for establishing new entities within Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs), strengthening institutional frameworks for talent development and innovation advancement across multiple sectors.

Education & Workforce Development

We design and execute cutting-edge learning solutions that prepare leaders for the future economy, specializing in executive leadership development, entrepreneurial capacity building, and digital transformation readiness.

African Expansion Strategy

Enabling global organizations to successfully enter, scale, and thrive across Africa's complex and diverse markets through culturally-informed strategic execution.

Strategic Market Entry & Regulatory Navigation

We develop comprehensive market entry strategies tailored to Africa’s regulatory landscapes, providing end-to-end guidance through compliance frameworks, operational structuring, and sustainable expansion pathways across diverse economic environments.

Strategic Partnership Development

We establish and nurture high-value relationships with government stakeholders, community leaders, and industry players to build authentic local presence, enhance market credibility, and accelerate business momentum.

Market Validation & Localization Strategy

We execute targeted market entry initiatives including pilot programs, strategic events, and integrated digital campaigns designed to validate market assumptions, build brand presence, and establish meaningful connections with target audiences across African markets.

The Strategic Landing Pad

Driven by one question: How can we serve Africa better — across borders, languages, and ecosystems? Between 2022 and 2024, we tested and learned what true cross-border growth takes. Operating first in Ghana, then pivoting fully into Rwanda, we’ve unlocked a leaner, smarter, and more strategic pathway to scale our impact across the continent. This wasn’t just a relocation — it was a strategic move grounded in data, opportunity, and purpose.

With 8.2% GDP growth (2022–2023), a 63.5% surge in FDI inflows in H1 2024, and $3.2B in investment commitments, Rwanda offers unmatched economic resilience. Its EAC and COMESA memberships unlock access to 540M+ consumers, while government-led digitalization, cybersecurity investments, and 82.6% mobile penetration create a digitally ready, stable, and investor-friendly environment — making it the perfect landing pad for BGR’s next decade of work.

Our team is the driving force behind our success. We’re excited to introduce you to the passionate leaders and experts who make BGR thrive

Habibah A. Waziri

Managing Director

Sadiq waziri

Chief Operating Officer

Ahmad Hasheem Umar

Digital Content Lead

Amanda Godfrey

Finance and Account Lead

Who share our commitment and vision.

Adeyemi Ajayi

Advisory Team

Assad Umar

Advisory Team

Bridging the Gap for Africa's Future Workforce

Africa faces an unprecedented demographic transformation that will define the continent’s economic trajectory over the next three decades. By 2050, Africa’s youth population will surge to 850 million, with 10 million young professionals entering the labor market annually. However, current economic structures generate only 3 million formal employment opportunities per year, creating a structural deficit of 7 million jobs annually. This systematic employment gap has resulted in 36% of Africa’s youth being either unemployed or economically discouraged, with merely 28% securing formal wage employment.