President Bola Tinubu has called on Heads of State and Government of ECOWAS to work towards establishing and sustaining a regional standby force for the security and economic advancement of the community.
Speaking during the opening of the 65th Ordinary Session of the Authority of ECOWAS Heads of State and Government yesterday, in Abuja, President Tinubu, who is the chairman of the regional bloc, in a statement by Presidential spokesman, Ajuri Ngelale yesterday highlighted the expediency of a standby force in the face of growing security threats.
"We must, therefore, ensure that we meet the expectations and recommendations set forth by our Ministers of Defence and Finance to counter insecurity and stabilise our region," the president added. Tinubu also advised the management of ECOWAS to re-align and reposition its priorities by reducing overheads and setting up in-country steering committees.
I know the progress report on implementing the ECOWAS Institutional Reforms. I therefore call on the President of the ECOWAS Commission to resume and expedite the conclusion of the second phase of the Institutional Reforms, aimed at reducing the organisation's operational costs," the president said. Their recently concluded presidential election has been widely adjudged as free, fair, transparent, and credible. This achievement is a testament to our region's commitment to the principles of democracy, good governance, and rule of law," the president stated.
We must continue to identify and develop partnerships that promote investment in key sectors and promote regional trade. Furthermore, we must invest in our infrastructure and cultivate a conducive business environment to empower our communities to stimulate growth and build resilience against external shocks.President Tinubu also called for support in re-electing Ambassador Bankole Adeoye as AU Commissioner for Political Affairs, Peace, and Security in February 2025.
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