Ogun Gov. Dapo Abiodun has congratulated President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on his re-election as the Chairman of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS).
According to him, the reelection as an attestation to his sterling leadership qualities as the bloc’s chairman.
Abiodun, in a congratulatory message to the President on Sunday, said his re-election reflects the unwavering trust and confidence reposed in his leadership by the sub-region.
He said since his first election two years ago, President Tinubu has laid a solid framework for the future integration of the sub-region as well as fostered security among the people.
The governor thanked the President for demonstrating a spirit of statesmanship by handling the violent change of government by three member states—Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger—while also noting that this had averted the crisis that could have engulfed the sub-region.
“Under President Tinubu’s guidance, ECOWAS has made remarkable giant strides in fostering economic integration, promoting regional peace and security, and enhancing cooperation among member states.
“His dedication to advancing the interests of the West African region has been evident throughout his first tenure, and we are confident that his re-appointment will further accelerate the progress achieved thus far.
“President Tinubu’s visionary leadership and strategic approach have been instrumental in addressing the challenges facing the region, including the threat to democracy occasioned by coups in Mali, Niger, and Burkina Faso, and insecurity.
“His commitment to dialogue averted what could have amounted to war, which would have had dire consequences for the entire region,” he said.
Abiodun, therefore, called on member states to join hands with the president in advancing the objectives and values of ECOWAS.
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