ECOWAS and Nigeria Collaborate on Regional infrastructure Development Plan within the Subregion.
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 catalyst for growth,
integration, and prosperity."
Speaking further Ambassador Tuggar Said The ECOWAS
Parliament helps to make sure the voices of people in member states are heard.
It also shows a strong commitment to good governance and democracy.
Since West
Africa’s population is growing quickly, it’s important to pay attention and
ensure everyone is fairly represented.” The Speaker who was accompanied to the
meeting with the fourth Deputy Speaker Billay Tunkara, Secretary General Mr
Bertin Some and other officials while speaking also with the press noted that
the bilateral partnership with the Nigerian government is also to seek support
for other projects being implemented by ECOWAS, especially on how they will
benefits citizens of ECOWAS. The 1,028-kilometer Abidjan-Lagos Corridor Highway
is a transnational coastal highway connecting Côte d'Ivoire to Nigeria.
The
project is designed to cross through Ghana, Togo, and Benin and is expected to
connect an urban population estimated to reach over 170 million people by 2050.
Construction work on the project is planned to commence in 2026 and complete in
2030 and it will trigger high economic and industrial activities, supporting
growth in major sectors, improving connectivity between urban and rural areas,
promoting cross-border trade while making economies within the region more
competitive. In a way to empower youth and build stronger west African Economic
the two sides discussed ways to improve education , advance technology and
foster innovation.
The discussions also focused on a recently launched regional
democracy partnership with UNDP, aimed at encouraging member states to adopt it
to strengthen democratic governance.
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