ECOWAS harps on democratic governance

Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has emphasised the need for promoting democratic governance in member states. This was at the Association of Retired Career Ambassadors of Nigeria (ARCAN) lecture themed, “Consolidating Democracy and Integration in ECOWAS: the Journey So far.”

Minister of Foreign Affairs, Nigeria, H.E Amb. Yusuf Maitama Tuggar, stressed the importance of ECOWAS’ role in regional integration and promotion of democratic governance in member states.

President of ECOWAS Commission, H.E. Dr. Omar Alieu Touray, highlighted the vision of the founding fathers of ECOWAS, the significant successes it has recorded so far in terms of integration, peace, security and good governance, and the current challenges facing the Commission.

He also spoke about the ECOWAS Vision 2050, and other initiatives such as the single currency, major infrastructure and energy exchange projects, aimed at improving the well-being and prosperity of all the citizens of member states.

The lecture was attended by accredited Ambassadors in Nigeria, former Ambassadors plenipotentiary and Extraordinary of Nigeria, Students from various universities in Abuja and many other guests.