Press Releases
ECOWAS Parliament begins second Ordinary Session
Abuja, 15th of November 2018. Abuja, 15th of November 2018. The Parliament of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) on the 15th of November 2018, in Abuja, Nigeria began the second ordinary session of its fourth legislature. During … Continue reading
ECOWAS Commission concludes leadership training for line managers
12th November 2018. The Commission of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has concluded a leadership training programme for its line managers. The programme which is part of the strategic plan for the development of staff who hold … Continue reading
ECOWAS Ministers of Finance approve draft Supplementary Act on Community rules of origin and procedures
Abuja, 12th, November 2018. A Draft Supplementary Act on Community Rules of Origin and procedures applicable to products originating in the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has been approved by the Ministers of Finance from ECOWAS Member States. … Continue reading
President Jean Claude Kassi Brou calls for increased Cooperation with the United States of America
Abuja, 9th November, 2018. The President of the Commission of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Jean-Claude Kassi Brou has called for increased cooperation with the government of the United States of America in the bid to ensure … Continue reading
First steering committee of the regional fisheries governance programme holds in Abuja
Abuja, 7th November 2018. The first Steering Committee of the Programme for Regional Fisheries Governance in Western Africa (PESCAO) will be held between the 7th and 8th November 2018 in Abuja, Nigeria. The Steering committee jointly chaired by the … Continue reading
NANT commends ECOWAS for its role in resolving trade dispute
Abuja, 7th November, 2018.The Vice President of the Commission of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Madam Finda Koroma urged a delegation from the National Association of Nigerian Traders (NANT) to have confidence in the Commission to handle … Continue reading
Experts meet to validate the legal texts on ECOWAS drug action plan
Abuja 6th November 2018. The ECOWAS Drug Unit in pursuance of the implementation of relevant provisions of the Political Declaration and the Action Plan requested and received individual Country Reports from Legal Experts of all Member States. To this end … Continue reading