President Bola Tinubu has emerged as the Chairman of Authority of the Heads of State and Government of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS).
He emerged as the new ECOWAS boss on Sunday at the forum of West African leaders at the 63rd Ordinary Session, in Bissau, the capital of Guinea-Bissau.
Tinubu took over the chairmanship of the regional organisation from the outgoing leader of the sub-regional political and economic body, President Umaro Sissoco Embaló of Guinea-Bissau.
Speaking at the meeting, Tinubu emphasised the need to protect the democratic culture in the sub-region, saying “we will take democracy seriously. Democracy is very tough but it is the best form of government”.
As the Chairman, he will play a crucial role in leading the ECOWAS member states towards economic development, political stability, and cooperation.
