President Bola Tinubu has addressed African leaders on the status of ECOWAS, highlighting the progress made by the West African Economic Bloc and the prevailing challenges.
Chairman, ECOWAS Authority of Heads of State and Government, President Tinubu, said the community has activated a standby force to counter-terrorism and will continue to explore funding options.
The President said ECOWAS has been supporting member states to enhance electoral and governance processes, and recently deployed election observation missions to Senegal and Togo – both of which elections were adjudged to be peaceful, transparent, and fair.
He also highlighted the facilitation of the signing of an agreement for National unity in Sierra Leone, noting that the sub-regional body will continue to work with stakeholders in the country to implement the provisions of the agreement.
On economic integration, President Tinubu said ECOWAS has implemented activities to consolidate the free trade area, customs union, and common market.
