The out-going Chairman of ECOWAS Authority of Heads of State and Government, President Bola Tinubu, on Sunday charged ECOWAS member-states on the need to fulfilling their financial obligations to the regional body to effectively tackle security challenges.
Speaking at the 65th Ordinary Session of ECOWAS, the Nigeria n leader stressed that reasonable financial resources are crucial to operationalize the ECOWAS Standby Force and combat terrorism, banditry and violent extremism in the region.
"Let me underscore that a peaceful and secure society is essential for achieving our potentials, move to operationalise the ECOWAS Standby Force in combating terrorism, I must emphasise that the success of this plan requires, not only strong political will, but also substantial financial resources. "Your excellencies, dear heads of state, I urge those of you with time to visit the centre before your departure and assess first-hand on the facilities and the capabilities of NCTC."
Commenting on the financial challenges facing ECOWAS, he urged member-states to comply with the protocol on community levies to ensure adequate resources for the organization's programmes, assuring them of Nigeria's commitment not to default on its own finance commitments. "I also acknowledge the financial challenges of our organization. Difficult economic conditions and consistent payment of financial commitment to ECOWAS have contributed to the current plight, to ensure ECOWAS has adequate resources for its programmes and activities, I urge all member states to ensure full compliance to the protocol on the community levy.
He however warned that the region was still being confronted with multidimensional challenges that the region faces, which seems to overshadow the modest achievements of the region.
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