My Success Story as ECOWAS Chairman - Tinubu

By emmanuel MALAGU

President Bola Tinubu presiding over the 66th Ordinary Session of ECOWAS on Sunday in Abuja

In his Second Term as ECOWAS Chair, President Tinubu highlighted Achievements from his First Term, including strides in Regional Integration, Economic Growth, Conflict Resolution, and Counterterrorism Efforts.

The President made this known during the Opening of the 66th Ordinary Session of ECOWAS on Sunday in Abuja.

He said the ECOWAS Trade Liberalisation Scheme (ETLS) and Common External Tariff (CET) had strengthened Trade and Economic Cooperation.

“The West African Gas Pipeline, the West Africa Power Pool, and Modernising Key Border Posts with Advanced Equipment and Joint Border Operations utilising State-of-the-Art Technology have significantly enhanced Connectivity and promoted greater Regional Integration.

“Furthermore, our efforts in stabilising our Region through Peacekeeping Missions currently in The Gambia and Guinea Bissau, as well as previous Operations in Liberia and Sierra Leone, have demonstrated our Capacity to act decisively in the face of Adversity,” he said.

President Tinubu said the ECOWAS Regional Action Plan on the Fight Against Terrorism had provided a Comprehensive Framework to combat Violent Extremism and enhance Regional Security.

As ECOWAS nears its 50th Anniversary in 2025, Tinubu urged Member States to recommit to the Bloc’s Founding Ideals of Economic Integration, Peace, and Prosperity.

“As a Regional Community, we must maintain our Fundamental Responsibility: to protect our Citizens and create an Enabling Environment where they can prosper.

“As Leaders, we know that Security is not a luxury but a necessity. Equally, enhancing the Living Standards of our People is not an aspiration but an obligation,” he said.

The Presidents of Cote d’Ivoire, Ghana, The Gambia, Guinea Bissau, Liberia, and Senegal attended in Person alongside the Vice President of Sierra Leone, the Finance Minister of the Benin Republic, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Togo, and the Ambassador of Cape Verde to Nigeria.

 

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