The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Parliament has launched a year-long programme to celebrate 25 years of service aimed at promoting democracy, regional trade, and inclusive development across West Africa.
The announcement was made on Thursday in Abuja by the Parliament’s Speaker, Hadja Ibrahima ECOWAS Parliament, Kabeer Garba.
The commemorative programme, scheduled to run from January to November, will span seven member states: Nigeria, Ghana, Côte d’Ivoire, Senegal, Cabo Verde, Togo, and Sierra Leone.
According to Ibrahima, the ECOWAS Parliament has over the years played a pivotal role in advancing democratic consolidation, promoting regional trade, enhancing women’s inclusion, and encouraging youth participation in governance and development initiatives.
“The parliament has remained committed to serving the people of West Africa, ensuring that policies and programmes are responsive to the aspirations of citizens, particularly in fostering economic growth, social inclusion, and regional integration,” she said.
The celebration will include seminars, public engagements, and capacity-building activities across member states, highlighting ECOWAS Parliament’s achievements over the last quarter-century and setting the stage for future initiatives that strengthen democracy, governance, and cooperation in the region.
Officials stressed that the programme is not only a reflection of past accomplishments but also a platform to reinforce ECOWAS’ commitment to sustainable development, regional cohesion, and participatory governance across West Africa.
