The Chairman of the ECOWAS Authority of Heads of State and Government and Nigeria’s President, Bola Tinubu, has urged ECOWAS member states to remain united and committed to the principles that define ECOWAS as a community.
Addressing the 66th Ordinary Session of the ECOWAS Authority of Heads of State and Government in Abuja on Sunday, Tinubu commended the leaders and members for the in-depth discussions held during the summit, stating that these deliberations showcased the collective resolve to tackle the challenges facing the region.
“As we move forward to implement the outcomes of this summit, let us remain united in our determination and steadfast in our commitment to the principles that bind us together as a community.
“I call on all member states to redouble their efforts in ensuring that decision reached here translates into tangible benefit for our citizens. Let us carry with us the optimism, belief and resolve that have guided our deliberations and our people.
“Together, let us continue to champion the cause of a peaceful, secure and prosperous West Africa to build ECOWAS as a community of people anchored on the ideals of freedom, justice and democracy, a vision that is propelled by good governance, that addresses the legitimacy and legitimate aspiration of our people,” he said.
Tinubu also acknowledged special attendees and bid farewell to Moussa Faki, who attended his last ECOWAS meeting, as President of the African Union Commission, and extended gratitude to the outgoing Ghanaian President, Nana Akufo-Addo, lauding him as “Mr. Democrat” and urging him to remain accessible for guidance.
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