Heads of ECOWAS National Officer engage in Freetown to strengthen Regional Integration

The ECOWAS Commission, through its Directorate of External Relations, has convened a three-day meeting of Heads of ECOWAS National Offices from across the Member States in Freetown, Sierra Leone, from 8–10 July 2026, under the theme: “The Role of the ECOWAS National Offices in the Future of ECOWAS: Challenges, Opportunities and Strengthening Collaboration among ECOWAS National Offices to Advance Regional Integration Programmes.”Heads of ECOWAS National Officer engage in Freetown to strengthen Regional Integration

The Annual Meeting of the Heads of ECOWAS National Offices, institutionalised by the Council’s Decision C/Dec.6/12/90, serves as a vital platform for the exchange of experiences, the sharing of best practices, and the strengthening of collaboration in support of the ECOWAS regional integration agenda. Participants will review the progress made in implementing Community programmes at the national level, identify emerging challenges and opportunities, and explore practical approaches to enhancing the effectiveness, visibility, and impact of ECOWAS interventions across Member States. It also provides the opportunity to discuss the role of the Heads of ECOWAS National Offices in the new ECOWAS architecture, in line with commitment to the compact of the future of regional integration.