By Ruth Oginyi
Rt. Hon. Francis Nwifuru, the Governor of Ebonyi State, Monday described as a welcome development the emergence of the Nigerian President Bola Tinubu as the Chairman of the Economic Community of West African States, ECOWAS.
Governor Nwifuru expressed hope that President Tinubu will develop a tactical leadership that will resolve all conflicts across the West African sub-region.
The President, Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, Federal Republic of Nigeria, President Ahmed Bola Tinubu was elected as the Chairman of Economic Community of West African States, ECOWAS at the 63rd ordinary session of the Authority of Heads of States and Government held at Bissau, Guinea- Bissau on Sunday.
The Governor noted that the overwhelming endorsement of the Nigerian President to lead the organization is a welcome development considering his pedigree and accomplishments in public service which will certainly help the organization to achieve its goals.
His words, “We are confident in the capacity of President Tinubu to come up with reforms that will promote cooperation and development in all spheres of economic activity among member countries.
“His emergence as the leader of ECOWAS came at a time the region is faced with daunting security challenges that require a proactive and visionary leader like President Tinubu who will develop a tactical leadership that will resolve all conflicts across the West African sub-region.
” As he exudes confidence to lead, I implore Heads of States and Governments in the region to join hands with him to wage war against undemocratic regimes and to also sustain the core elements of regional integration.
“On behalf of the Government and good people of Ebonyi State, I wish Mr. President a successful tenure.”
