One good turn they say deserve another, and Nigeria’s number one man, Bola Tinubu will not be an exception.
As we speak, congratulations are in order for President Tinubu.
This follows his re-election as the chairman of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), about one year after he took over the regional bloc’s leadership.
It was on Sunday, July 7, 2024.
Tinubu hosted the ECOWAS heads at the Presidential Villa in Abuja.
Indeed, it was the 65th Ordinary Session of the ECOWAS Authority of Heads of State and Government.
It was during that meeting that the Nigerian leader who rose to power in May 2023 was re-elected as the ECOWAS chairman.
The Mandate
Tinubu was first elected to the position in Guinea-Bissau.
That was on July 9, 2023.
Meanwhile, the special Adviser to the President, Ajuri Ngelale, spoke via a statement on Sunday.
He disclosed why Tinubu’s mandate was extended.
According to Ngelale, it was the decision of the leaders.
This is to ensure continuity and consistency in meeting targets on security, reconciliation, and development.
Acceptance Speech By President Tinubu
However, President Tinubu delivered his acceptance speech.
To him, he would focus on consolidating the values of democracy and upholding the interest of the regional body, which will clock 50 years in 2025.
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The Chairman of ECOWAS named the President of Senegal, Bassirou Diomaye Faye, and the President of Togo, Faure Essozimna Gnassingbé, as Special Envoys to Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger Republic.
He said: “I have appointed the President of Senegal, Bassirou Diomaye Faye, to please become our Special Envoy to Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger Republic, along with the President of Togo, Faure Gnassingbé.
Round The Clock Work
“They will do the around the clock work with our brothers in Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger Republic, and to coordinate with me and the ECOWAS Commission, where necessary.
“I have accepted to continue the service to the great members and the great minds that are committed to democratic values and our journey in the region.
“I will continue to serve our interest and build on democratic values and the structure that we inherited. Thank you very much.’’
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