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Tinubu re-elected ECOWAS Chairman, calls for stronger financial commitment from member states

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President Bola Tinubu has been re-elected as the chairman of the Economic Community of West African States, ECOWAS, during the 65th Ordinary Session of the Authority of Heads of States and Government at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, Nigeria.

President Tinubu, who accepted his re-election, emphasized the importance of financial commitments from member states to tackle security challenges effectively.

He also appointed the President of Senegal to join in the mediation with Burkina Faso, Niger, and Chad.

In his address at the session, President Tinubu urged member states to honor their financial obligations, highlighting the critical role of substantial financial resources in operationalizing the ECOWAS Standby Force (ESF) and combating terrorism, banditry, and violent extremism.

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“A peaceful and secure society is essential for achieving our potentials,” President Tinubu stressed. “The success of our plan to combat terrorism requires not only strong political will but also substantial financial resources.”

President Tinubu’s one-year tenure as Chairman of the ECOWAS Authority is set to expire on July 9. He urged member states to fulfill their commitments to stabilize the region and counter insecurity, emphasizing that meeting financial obligations demonstrates dedication to regional security and cooperation.

Furthermore, President Tinubu declared Nigeria’s National Counter Terrorism Center (NCTC) as a regional center to benefit all ECOWAS member states with capacity building opportunities. He encouraged visiting heads of state to assess the center’s capabilities firsthand.

President Tinubu also called for unity among ECOWAS member states to develop innovative approaches to unlock the region’s economic potential, acknowledging economic hurdles and emphasizing the need for partnerships, investments, and infrastructure development.

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