President Joseph Nyuma Boakai, Sr. has joined his West African colleagues in signing a landmark declaration commemorating the 50th Anniversary of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS)
During the regional gathering, President Boakai and his colleagues reaffirmed their collective commitment to the organization’s founding ideals and future aspirations.
In the Declaration of the Heads of State and Government on the ECOWAS 50th Anniversary, the leaders among other things, Reaffirmed their commitment to peace, security, democratic governance, and the rule of law.
They also pledged to deepen economic integration, trade, and regional interconnectivity.
At the same time, regional leaders, Called for unified efforts to address pressing challenges such as terrorism, violent extremism, climate change, and youth unemployment.
Moreover, they encouraged citizens, civil society, youth and women’s groups, the private sector, and traditional leaders to actively contribute to building an “ECOWAS of the People.
Speaking at the event, President Boakai highlighted Liberia’s steadfast commitment to the regional bloc, stating: “Regional solidarity is the backbone of West Africa’s stability and development.
“We stand united with our neighbors to deepen cooperation, safeguard democratic values, and secure a prosperous future for our people”, he re-emphasized.
The Liberian leader also praised ECOWAS’s achievements over the past five decades —particularly its contributions to conflict resolution, democratic transitions, and the free movement of people and goods—while emphasizing the importance of collective action in addressing contemporary challenges.
