The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has marked its 50th anniversary with a commemorative event in Lomé, Togo bringing together officials, diplomats and regional partners.
Around 800 participants from member states, including Ghana, Nigeria and Senegal, attended the event, which featured cultural displays and exhibitions.
ECOWAS Resident Representative Deweh Emily Gray highlighted progress in regional integration, free movement and peace efforts, while noting ongoing challenges. She also pointed to Vision 2050 as the bloc’s roadmap for a more inclusive future.
Togo’s Finance Minister Essowè Georges Barcola praised ECOWAS as a key driver of stability and co-operation in West Africa.
–ChannelAfrica/ECOWAS–
