President Bola Ahmed Tinubu arrived in Bissau, Guinea-capital, Bissau, for the 63rd Ordinary Session of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Summit.
President Tinubu’s first international African engagement is reported by New Telegraph.
Tinubu visits ECOWAS Stabilisation Force soldiers in Guinea-Bissau during the conference.
16 regional leaders will attend the July 9, 2023 meeting.
During the summit, African leaders will discuss security issues, ECOWAS finances, AfCFTA implementation, Mali, Burkina Faso, and Guinea’s transition status.
The presidents will also debate the ECOWAS Single Currency Project and Abidjan-Lagos corridor trade barriers.
President Tinubu thanked the Nigerian soldiers at their camp, reiterating Nigeria’s commitment to peace and democracy in West Africa and throughout the globe.
The President thanked the military for their dedication, saying Nigeria depends on them for peace and growth.
The Nigerian Army Commander, Brigadier General Al-Hassan Grema, thanked President Tinubu for becoming the first Nigerian Commander-in-Chief to visit soldiers abroad.
The President’s presence increased army morale.
President Tinubu is anticipated to have bilateral talks and other side events in Guinea-Bissau during the summit.
The National Security Advisor, Acting Central Bank Governor, Permanent Secretaries from other ministries, and past Governors accompany the President.
The ECOWAS Conference and President Tinubu’s visit to Nigerian soldiers show Nigeria’s commitment to regional security, peace, and democracy.
This shows the country’s influence in West Africa.
