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The 68th Ordinary Session of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Authority of Heads of State and Government is set to begin today at the State House Conference Centre in Abuja, bringing together regional leaders to deliberate on pressing political, security and economic issues facing West Africa.
The high-level summit, hosted by Nigeria, is expected to draw presidents, heads of government and senior officials from ECOWAS member states, alongside representatives of regional and international organisations. Discussions at the session will focus on regional security, democratic governance, economic integration and recent political developments across the sub-region.
Top on the agenda is the worsening security situation in parts of West Africa, including the persistent threat of terrorism, banditry and transnational crime. Leaders are expected to review ongoing regional security initiatives and explore ways to strengthen collective responses, intelligence sharing and cooperation among member states.
The Authority is also billed to assess political transitions and democratic consolidation within the bloc. Recent developments in some member countries, including elections, constitutional reforms and governance challenges, are likely to feature prominently during deliberations as ECOWAS continues efforts to promote stability and constitutional order in the region.
Economic integration and trade are also expected to take centre stage, with leaders reviewing progress on the ECOWAS Trade Liberalisation Scheme and the implementation of regional infrastructure projects aimed at boosting intra-regional commerce. The session is expected to examine strategies for enhancing economic resilience, addressing inflationary pressures and supporting post-pandemic recovery across member states.
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At the opening ceremony, remarks are anticipated from the ECOWAS Chair, the President of the ECOWAS Commission and Nigeria’s President, who will formally welcome delegates to Abuja. The summit is also expected to receive reports from the ECOWAS Commission on the state of the community, including updates on peacekeeping efforts, economic performance and institutional reforms.
Outcomes from the meeting are expected to shape the bloc’s policy direction in the coming months, with communiqués and resolutions to be issued at the end of the session. The Abuja meeting underscores ECOWAS’ continued role as a key platform for dialogue, cooperation and collective decision-making in West Africa.
