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President Julius Maada Bio of Sierra Leone has emerged the new Chairman of the Economic Community of West African States, ECOWAS, succeeding Nigeria’s President, Bola Tinubu who held the position for two years.
This was announced during the 67th Ordinary Session of the ECOWAS Authority of Heads of State and Government held at the Banquet Hall, Presidential Villa, Abuja.
In his inaugural speech, President Bio, promised to prioritise four key areas, which include: restoring constitutional order and deepening democracy, revitalising regional security cooperation, unlocking economic integration and building institutional credibility.
President Tinubu was first elected to the position in Guinea-Bissau on the 9th of July, 2023 and was re-elected a year later in Abuja, following the decision of the leaders to ensure continuity and consistency in meeting targets on security, reconciliation, and development.
