The ECOWAS Commission, through its Department of Economic Affairs and Agriculture, held a joint opening ceremony in Abuja on 26 November 2025 to launch five key regional initiatives designed to accelerate economic and agricultural integration in West Africa.
The event was attended by senior ECOWAS officials, including Vice President Madame Damtien Tchintchibidja and Commissioner Dr. Kalilou Sylla, as well as top Nigerian government representatives such as the Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Senator Abubakar Kyari, and representatives of the ministers of Environment, Trade & Investment, and Foreign Affairs.
The initiatives collectively aim to strengthen regional integration, expand intra-regional trade, raise agricultural productivity, protect the environment, enhance food security, and promote inclusive economic growth. The effort reflects ECOWAS’ commitment to more coherent, visible, and impactful interventions across Member States, especially amid current socio-political and security challenges.
