Liberian leader Joseph Nyuma Boakai has
reaffirmed the Country’s commitment to working with all member states and development partners to promote Liberia’s agenda for sustainable development on Agriculture, Roads, Rule of law, Education, Sanitation, and Tourism in line with ECOWAS Vision 2050, aimed at improving the living standards of the people.
President Boakai who joined his African counterparts at the 65th ECOWAS in Abuja, Nigeria appreciated his eminent counterparts for recognizing Liberia’s democracy and peaceful transition as a beacon of hope in the region.
He at the same time emphasized his support for ECOWAS engagement with Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger to dissuade them from withdrawing from ECOWAS.
The Chief Executive also expressed Liberia’s readiness to actively join the ECOWAS Authority’s mediation efforts to facilitate the return of the three member states to the fold of ECOWAS, showing support for maintaining peace and prosperity in the region.
Making maximum use of the platform and opportunity, President Boakai used the ocassion to announced Liberia’s campaign for a non-permanent seat on the United Nations Security Council for the 2026-2027 period.
In a drive to seek ECOWAS support , President Boakai underlined Liberia’s commitment to championing the causes of post-war developing states in addressing pressing issues such as migration resulting from terrorism, conflict, and climate change.
Moreover, he expressed optimism for a highly productive outcome of the 65th Ordinary Session of the ECOWAS Authority of Heads of State and Government and extended his best wishes to all participants for a fruitful outcome.
The Liberian Chief Executive additionally, joined other ECOWAS Leaders to unanimously endorse President Bola Ahmed Tinubu of Nigeria for a second term as the Chairman of the Authority of ECOWAS Heads of State and Government.
In his acceptance speech, President Tinubu appointed the Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Faye as his Special Envoy to mediate in reversing the decision of the three member states (Niger, Mali and Burkina Faso) to withdraw from ECOWAS.
President Joseph Nyuma Boakai making Liberia’s case on democracy and good governance at the 65th Ordinary Summit of the ECOWAS Authority of Heads of State and Government expressed gratitude for the warm reception and support extended to him and his delegation and thanked his colleagues for their congratulations and unwavering support following his inauguration as the 26th President of Liberia.
Meanwhile, The Liberian leader and members of his delegation are expected in Country later today.
