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The Speaker of the ECOWAS Parliament Rt. Hon. Memounatou Ibrahima and Nigeria’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Yusuf Tuggar   The Speaker of the ECOWAS Parliament Rt. Hon. Memounatou Ibrahima, paid a visit to the Nigeria’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Yusuf Tuggar in Abuja on Friday 30th May 2025, their conversation centered on how the West African region can exercise control over the smooth implementation of the Abidjan –Lagos corridor, which aims to boost economic activities across five cities in the region, and Pursue a joint partnership with the Nigerian government to advance the project. The Minister Ambassador Yusuf Tuggar while speaking to the Press, highlighted the vital role of the ECOWAS Parliament in driving regional integration and development. "As the democratic voice of the people, the ECOWAS Parliament is central to our region's economic transformation," he said. "The Abidjan-Lagos Corridor is not just a road-it's a cat...

Presented at the First Ordinary Session of the ECOWAS Parliament, in Abuja On Saturday 24th May 2025 the 5th day of Plenary seatings of the First Ordinary Session of the ECOWAS Parliament held in Abuja, Nigeria. Country reports were presented by Hon. Abiante Awaji-Inombek, Hon. Veronica K. Sesay and Hon. Alhagie S. Darbo for Federal Republic of Nigeria, Sierra Leone and The Gambia respectively. These reports highlighted key developments in political governance, security, human rights, health, socio-economic conditions, and progress toward the implementation of ECOWAS protocols and convergence criteria. Nigeria Hon. Abiante emphasized that Nigeria continues to make steady progress in promoting good governance and upholding the rule of law. He said that the country’s commitment to transparency, accountability, and inclusive development was underscored. He reiterated Nigeria’s firm belief in regional solidarity as a pillar of strength, affirming the nation’s readiness to work hand-in...

ECOWAS Marks Milestone year as Parliament Tackles Breakaway States and Future Vision The First Ordinary Session of the ECOWAS Parliament for 2025 opened in Abuja on Tuesday 20th May, with a warm call for unity, reflection, and decisive action as the region faces significant geopolitical shifts and prepares to mark its 50th anniversary.   Speaking at the opening ceremony, the president of the ECOWAS Commission H.E. DR. Omar Alieu Touray Gave a warm welcome to the delegates from member states, expressing gratitude to Nigeria’s President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the government, and the people of Nigeria for their hospitality and support in hosting the 1st Ordinary session.  The address highlighted two pivotal developments shaping the regional bloc’s agenda: the formal withdrawal of Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger from ECOWAS, and the upcoming celebration of ECOWAS’ Golden Jubilee. In response to the Sahel trio’s exit, ECOWAS has developed a holistic negotiation strategy, ...