Monrovia, Liberia – At the 65th Ordinary Summit of the ECOWAS Authority of Heads of State and Government, President Joseph N. Boakai presented Liberia’s case for democracy and sound governance. The ECOWAS Summit was held on Sunday, July 7, 2024 in Abuja, Nigeria.
A release from Executive Mansion dated July 8, 2024, the Liberian president thanked his colleagues for their congratulations and steadfast support after he took office as the country’s 26th president. He also expressed gratitude for the cordial welcome and assistance given to him and his delegation.
President Boakai took the opportunity to express gratitude to his esteemed colleagues for acknowledging Liberia’s democratic transition and state of peace as a source of optimism for the region. He also restated the nation’s dedication to cooperating with all member states and development partners to advance Liberia’s agenda for sustainable development, which includes roads, agriculture, rule of law, education, sanitation, and tourism. This is all in line with ECOWAS Vision 2050, which aims to raise the standard of living for the populace.
The President underlined that he is in favor of ECOWAS interacting with Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger in an effort to discourage them from leaving the organization.
Demonstrating support for preserving peace and prosperity in the region, he declared Liberia’s preparedness to fully participate in the ECOWAS Authority’s mediation efforts to assist the return of the three member states to the organization.
Liberia’s campaign for a non-permanent seat on the UN Security Council for the 2026–2027 term was declared by President Boakai.
He emphasized Liberia’s commitment to advancing the interests of post-war developing states in resolving urgent concerns like migration brought on by terrorism, conflict, and climate change, and he asked for the help of ECOWAS.
The President wished everyone involved in the 65th Ordinary Session of the ECOWAS Authority of Heads of State and Government well and expressed optimism for a very successful outcome.
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu of Nigeria received the full support of other ECOWAS leaders, including the Chief Executive of Liberia, to serve as the Chairman of the Authority of ECOWAS Heads of State and Government for a second term.
During his acceptance address, President Tinubu designated Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Faye as his Special Envoy to mediate a reversal of the three member nations’ decision to exit from the Economic Community of West African states (ECOWAS).
