PRESIDENT MUHAMMADU BUHARI has joined other African leaders for the 56TH ECOWAS ORDINARY SESSION.
PRESIDENT MUHAMMADU BUHARI says the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) is confronted with the greatest challenge of terrorism.
BUHARI made this known on Saturday during the 56th Ordinary Session of ECOWAS Authority of Heads of state and Government in Abuja.
He also lamented the recent killing of about 70 military personnel by terrorists in neighbouring Niger Republic.
The Nigerian leader also reiterated his administration’s commitment in developing initiatives for inclusive economic growth among the people of the region.
Participants at the session included the President of the ECOWAS COMMISSION, JEAN-CLAUDE KASSI BROU, the Chairman of the Authority and President of Niger Republic, ISSOUFOU MAHAMADOU.
Others were former Head of State YAKUBU GOWON, President of the African Development Bank, AKINWUNMI ADESINA as well as the Representative of the United Nations’ Secretary General, MOHAMED IBN CHAMBAS.
