The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has made significant strides in promoting peace, security, and socio-economic development in the region over the last four years. Through various initiatives and programs, ECOWAS has strengthened its peace and security architecture, promoted regional integration and trade with the goal improving the living standards for its citizens. This report by E. R. Umukoro for LightRay! Media highlights ECOWAS’ key achievements and initiatives in areas such as peace and security, regional integration, agriculture, telecommunications, youth, and gender development, showcasing the Community’s commitment to a more stable and prosperous West Africa.
This report also identifies some the challenges ECOWAS needs to overcome for the region to emerge a regional block of economic advancement and political stature amongst the committee of nations.