President Bola Tinubu stresses the need for a united front and collective action to tackle terrorism, violent extremism, and unconstitutional changes of government in West Africa. The message is delivered through Vice President Kashim Shettima, who represents the President at the 68th Ordinary Session of the ECOWAS Authority of Heads of State and Government at the State House Conference Centre.
According to Mediaplusng.com, Tinubu highlights that no single nation can ensure stability alone and reassures that Nigeria remains committed to collective action to protect the region’s shared future. He underscores that collaboration is essential to prevent insecurity from spreading across borders.
In his opening remarks, ECOWAS Chairman and President of Sierra Leone, Julius Bio, supports the call for unity, advocating integrated intelligence systems and coordinated border operations. Bio condemns the unconstitutional takeover in Guinea-Bissau and the attempted coup in Benin, praising ECOWAS troops’ rapid response, with Nigeria leading efforts to uphold constitutional order. He emphasizes that legitimate leadership and accountable governance are key to regional stability.
Mediaplusng.com reports that to improve mobility and inclusion, ECOWAS announces a landmark measure starting January 2026 to reduce air travel costs across West Africa. The initiative includes abolishing air transport taxes and cutting passenger and security charges by 25%, making travel more affordable for citizens and promoting regional integration.
