Tinubu reaffirmed ECOWAS’ resolve as he Receives Presidents of Niger, Benin and Guinea-Bissau
Written by Joey Shekwonuzhibo on July 19, 2023
President Bola Tinubu has reaffirmed the resolve of the Economic Community of West African States ECOWAS to raise the funds needed to fight terrorism and other forms of insecurity in the subregion.
Tinubu, who is the current ECOWAS Chairman, stated this after a meeting with Presidents Patrice Talon of Benin, Mohamed Bazoum of Niger, and Umaro Embaló of Guinea-Bissau, where they reviewed the security and political transition in Mali, Burkina Faso, and Guinea.
Also in attendance was the President of the ECOWAS Commission, Dr Omar Touray.