The ECOWAS Commission has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening diplomatic relations, deepening regional cooperation and enhancing engagement with Member States and international partners, as its President, Dr Omar Touray, received new and outgoing diplomatic representatives at the Commission’s headquarters in Abuja.
The Commission President welcomed the new Permanent Representative of the Federal Republic of Nigeria to ECOWAS, Ambassador Olawale Awe. He expressed confidence in his ability to further reinforce Nigeria’s longstanding leadership role and unwavering commitment to the ECOWAS integration agenda.
President Touray also granted audiences to Chargé d’Affaires interim of the Republic of Sudan, Mohamed Alkhairy Algedail Arbab, as well as the outgoing Permanent Representative of Nigeria to ECOWAS, Ambassador Musa Sani Nuhu, who is concluding his tour of duty with the Community.
In recognition of his outstanding service and significant contributions to the advancement of regional integration and cooperation within the ECOWAS framework, President Touray presented Ambassador Musa Sani Nuhu with an award on behalf of the Community, underscoring ECOWAS’ appreciation for his dedication and exemplary diplomatic service.
President Touray emphasised the importance of collective responsibility in addressing global challenges, stating that “if we prioritise humanity, we can tackle global challenges more effectively.”
The Commission’s President further underscored ECOWAS’ collective commitment to multilateral and constructive dialogue, noting that
“we look forward to deepening cooperation with member states inpursuit of our shared goals.”
He added that ECOWAS would continue to serve as a vital platform for dialogue, partnership, and collective action, working with its member states and partners to address regional and global challenges through cooperation and shared responsibility.
In their respective remarks, the Ambassadors commended President Touray for his leadership and vision, while reiterating their continued commitment to strengthening bilateral and multilateral cooperation with ECOWAS.
The two Ambassadors reaffirmed their shared resolve to promote sub regional integration and collaboration in the collective interest of the peoples of the ECOWAS Community.