President Barrow and other leaders at the ECOWAS Summit in Abuja
H.E President Adama Barrow is among his colleagues, Heads of State and Government of ECOWAS, attending the 64th Ordinary Summit of the regional body.
During the opening ceremony, the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria and Chair of ECOWAS delivered a statement, as well as the President of the ECOWAS Commission, H.E. Dr Omar Touray and UNOWAS Representative, Mr Leonardo Santos Simao.
The statements set the pace for further discussions on the state of affairs of the ECOWAS subregion regarding peace and Security, threats to constitutionality, and trade, among other critical issues.
The Liberian President, George Weah, received a standing ovation for conceding defeat in a statement that promoted peace and stability following the outcome of Liberia’s elections.
The main reports for consideration include the State of the Community, the 51st Meeting of the Mediation and Security Council, and the 91st Meeting of the Ministerial Council.
The Heads of State and Government will also consider special reports on practical steps to implement the ECO, the state of member countries in Transition and the performance of the ECOWAS Trade Liberalisation Scheme.
Also, during the closed-door session, the Heads of State will conclude on the date and venue of the host for the next 65th Ordinary Summit of the ECOWAS Authority.
The Summit will conclude with Recommendations and a communique for further dissemination.
Source: State House The Gambia