President Bola Tinubu’s election as the ECOWAS chairman is a major win for Nigeria. How he navigates this early responsibility could redefine Nigeria’s image in the global arena.
On 9 July, at the 63rd Ordinary Session of the Authority of Heads of State and Government in Bissau, Guinea-Bissau, President Bola Tinubu was chosen as the next chairman of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS). The significance of this election lies not just in Tinubu's personal political ascendancy, but also in the broader implications for Nigeria and the whole of West Africa. It is a development that has the potential to recalibrate regional dynamics.
Established in 1975, ECOWAS comprises 15 member countries with the principal objective of promoting economic integration in West Africa across numerous fields. This regional bloc is a potent force, providing a platform for the facilitation of free movement, peace maintenance, and fostering economic collaboration among its members...
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