In a significant development, President Bola Tinubu has been reelected as the Chairman of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) at the 65th Ordinary Session of the Authority of Heads of States and Government held at the Presidential Villa in Abuja, Nigeria.

During his acceptance speech, President Bola Tinubu appointed the President of Senegal to join in mediation efforts with Burkina Faso, Niger, and Chad, demonstrating his commitment to regional cooperation and conflict resolution.

President Tinubu emphasized the need for ECOWAS member states to fulfill their financial commitments to the regional body, stressing that substantial financial resources are crucial to operationalize the ECOWAS Standby Force (ESF) and combat terrorism, banditry, and violent extremism

He urged member states to demonstrate their dedication to regional security and cooperation by meeting their financial commitments, enabling the community to better address the security challenges facing West Africa.

The reelection of President Tinubu as ECOWAS Chairman and his call for financial commitment to tackle security challenges underscore the region's determination to prioritize security and cooperation. This development is expected to have a positive impact on the region's efforts to address the ongoing security challenges and promote peace and stability in West Africa.