ECOWAS: 2023 Oyo LP Guber Candidate, Akinwale Congratulates President Tinubu over Emergence As Chairman, Expresses Confidence in Nigerian Helmsman Ability to Reposition West Africa
ECOWAS: 2023 Oyo LP Guber Candidate, Akinwale Congratulates President Tinubu over Emergence As Chairman, Expresses Confidence in Nigerian Helmsman Ability to Reposition West Africa.
In a show of solidarity and statesmanship, Honourable Tawfiq Tayo Akinwale, the 2023 governorship candidate of the Labour Party in Oyo State, has congratulated President Bola Ahmed Tinubu as the Nigerian helmsman assumes the “prestigious” position of Chairman of the Economic Community of West African States(ECOWAS).
Hon. Akinwale expressed confidence in the President’s ability to excel in this new role and contribute significantly to the development and stability of the West African region.
“The announcement of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s appointment as the Chairman of ECOWAS came as a moment of great pride and honor for Nigeria”, he said.
Recognizing the significance of this position, Akinwale applauded the President’s remarkable achievement and he pledged his full support, in a press statement issued yesterday, in Ibadan, through his Press Secretary, Samuel Abodunrin
In the statement, Akinwale acknowledged President Tinubu’s leadership qualities, visionary approach, and commitment to the well-being of Nigeria and the entire West African region. He highlighted his track record of effective governance and his dedication to fostering regional cooperation and integration.
Akinwale also expressed his belief that President Tinubu possesses the necessary qualities to steer ECOWAS towards greater achievements during his tenure.
The Oyo Labour Party Guber Standardbearer also emphasised the importance of unity among West African nations and praised President Tinubu’s inclusive and diplomatic approach to dealing with regional issues. He commended Mr President’s efforts in promoting peace, security, and economic growth in Nigeria and expressed his confidence that he would bring the same level of commitment and expertise to his new role as ECOWAS Chairman.
Akinwale assured Nigerians and West African nations of President Tinubu’s competence in advancing the common goals of Nigeria and ECOWAS, especially in the aspect of strengthening regional integration, enhancing trade relations, and tackling challenges such as terrorism, transnational crime, and the promotion of good governance across West Africa.
President Tinubu’s appointment as the ECOWAS Chairman is a testament to Nigeria’s stature and influence within the West African region. It provides an opportunity for the country to play a pivotal role in shaping the future of ECOWAS, fostering regional stability, and promoting economic prosperity for all member states.
