State House Press Release (Part)
ECOWAS’ hand of friendship still open to Niger, Mali and Burkina Faso, says President Tinubu
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| ECOWAS defence chiefs in Abuja. Photo: @FMINONigeria |
President Bola Tinubu says ECOWAS will continue to persuade the military leaders of Niger, Mali, and Burkina Faso to return their nations to the fold.
President Tinubu, who is the Chairman of the ECOWAS Authority of Heads of State and Government, reaffirmed this position at a meeting with ECOWAS Chiefs of Defence Staff on Friday in Abuja.
”It is in our hearts to make sure that security is enhanced and that constitutional government is defended and promoted in our region.
”It has been a challenging tenure for me since three members indicated their exit. We will work hard to persuade them to return, whichever way.
”No one man is smarter than the group of heads that is here. We will do everything to offer a hand of friendship to them and give them reasons to come back to us,” the President said.
The ECOWAS Chairman commended the defence chiefs for their commitment to regional stability and protection of constitutional governance.
Chief Ajuri Ngelale
Special Adviser to the President
(Media & Publicity)
August 9, 2024
