Press Releases
ECOWAS strategizes to curb effects of climate change in the region
Abuja, 12th September 2018Â . The Scientific and Technical Consultative Group on Climate Change (STCGCC) of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) have commenced a three-day meeting on 12th September 2018 in Abuja, Nigeria in order to develop strategies … Continue reading
West African police chiefs committee meet on trans-border crime collaboration
Abuja, 11th September 2018. The two-Day Technical Sub – Committee meeting on Training and Operation of the West African Police Chiefs Committee (WAPCCO) got underway in Abuja, Nigeria on the 11th of September 2018. Among others, the meeting is deliberating … Continue reading
Regional radio station in Monrovia to effectively cover the 15 ECOWAS Member States by 2022
Monrovia, 7 September 2018. The regional radio station in Monrovia, Liberia, is expected to cover all Community Member States by 2022. During that period, the production and broadcasting of programmes in English, French and Portuguese will become a reality. It … Continue reading
Regional experts validate supplementary act aimed at improving customs operations in the region
Abuja, 7th September 2018. Customs experts from Member States of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) have urged the Commission to support the implementation of the Supplementary Act on Mutual Administrative Assistance and Cooperation between Customs Administrations in … Continue reading
Staffing meeting on the ECOWAS maritime coordination centres
Abidjan, 7th September, 2018. Staffing Meeting on the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Regional Maritime Security Centre (CRESMAO) and the Multinational Maritime Coordination Centres (MMCCs) was held in Abidjan, Cote d’Ivoire from 05-07 September 2018 to select appropriate … Continue reading
ECOWAS seeks to harmonise Telecommunications/ICT market regulations in the region
Abuja, 5th September 2018Â . Representatives from the Ministries of Telecommunications/Information and Communications Technology (ICT) of Member States of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) have called for increased cooperation amongst National Regulatory Authorities for the effective regulation of … Continue reading
Meeting of ECOWAS Maritime Zones Opens in Abidjan
Abidjan, 5th September, 2018. The Staffing Meeting of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Maritime Zones commenced in Abidjan, Cote d’Ivoire on Wednesday, 5th September, 2018, to discuss the nomination of appropriate staff positions for the West African … Continue reading