Nigeria’s President Bola Tinubu says the Economic Community of West Africa remains deeply committed to upholding good governance.
He assured that ECOWAS is combating terrorism and providing humanitarian aid along with intensive Peacekeeping, Diplomacy, and Mediation in the sub-region.
Tinubu addressed a high-level meeting on peace and security at the 2024 Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC), on Thursday in Beijing, China, in his capacity as Chairman of ECOWAS Authority of Heads of State and Government.
Presidential spokesman, Ajuri Ngelale conveyed this in a statement said Tinubu also explained why leadership is critical for regional security in West Africa.
During the meeting, the President also urged global leaders to embrace multilateralism and reject protectionism as essential steps towards achieving lasting peace, security, and stability.
He further noted that the challenges facing today’s world—ranging from food insecurity to armed conflict—can only be addressed through partnerships founded on mutual respect, fairness, and inclusiveness.
”I thank the African Union for being very consistent in their advocacy for global peace and working towards the realization of its vision for a peaceful and secure Africa as articulated in Agenda 2063.
According to him, ”The AU’s Silencing the Guns Initiative has been pivotal in restoring peace across the continent and re-enforcing the call for global peace.
”Your Excellencies, as the world searches for new ways of establishing an enduring peace amidst complicated and dynamic security challenges across regions, I say that there is an urgent need to rethink the approach to global governance and economic development.
”Embracing multilateralism and rejecting protectionism and strengthening cooperative partnership is essential if we must achieve lasting peace, security, stability, and prosperity for future generations.
”We have very little time left and I send sincere appreciation to the People’s Republic of China for its unwavering commitment to building a shared future for the advancement of humanity,” Tinubu said.
”ECOWAS remains deeply committed to upholding good governance, combating terrorism, providing humanitarian aid, and engaging in intensive peacekeeping, diplomacy, and mediation.
”Nigeria’s approach to fostering peace and stability in West Africa is comprehensive, combining military intervention, diplomatic engagement, dialogue, negotiations, and mutually-beneficial economic collaboration”, according to him.
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