Former Head of State, General Yakubu Gowon (retd); Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State and Director General of the Nigerian Institute of International Affairs, NIIA, Prof. Eghosa Osaghae, have reiterated the need for unity among Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), member states, despite obvious challenges and crack within the regional bloc.

…Marks 25th Anniversary By Favour Ulebor, Abuja The Parliament of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has called for member states to deepen their commitment to regional integration, as the ECOWAS community commemorates its golden jubilee. Speaking at the opening ceremony on Tuesday in Abuja, the Speaker of the ECOWAS Parliament, Hon. Hadja […]

By Nnasom David The El Echad Foundation has reiterated the importance of youth engagement and digital empowerment in fostering inclusive governance across West Africa. Representing Nigeria at the Regional Conference on Sustainable Participation of Youth in Governance in the ECOWAS Region, Miss Favour Ugwumba, Co-founder and Executive Director of the foundation, joined other regional delegates […]

ECOWAS President Dr Omar Touray has decried the deplorable state of infrastructure at the Nigeria-Bénin Republic Seme border, despite the giant investment in it by ECOWAS.

It comes after Nigeria this month renewed calls for the release of Niger’s deposed president Mohamed Bazoum, who is being held at the presidential palace in Niamey in strict detention.