President Bola Tinubu says he is grateful to the leaders of
the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) for electing him as the
chairman of the regional body.

Tinubu was elected on Sunday at the 63rd ordinary session of
the ECOWAS Authority of Heads of State and Government in Bissau, the capital
city of the Republic of Guinea-Bissau.

“I’m grateful to my distinguished colleagues for the honour
of being elected as the chairman of the Authority of Heads of State and
Government of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) at the
63rd ordinary session that took place today in Bissau, Guinea-Bissau,” Tinubu
said.

“The development is a noteworthy affirmation of Nigeria’s
continued leadership in the sub-region and the African continent. As chairman
of the important coalition, I renew my dedication and that of our nation to the
cause of peace and progress as we foster the collaboration and commitment
required to tackle trans-border issues of security, economic growth and
sustainable development.”