ECOWAS president calls for unity, financial discipline to secure regional progress
In a significant address to the Administration and Finance Committee (AFC) of ECOWAS, President of the ECOWAS Commission, H.E. Dr. Omar Alieu Touray, underscored the critical importance of unity and sound financial management for the region’s development.
His visit to the delegates of ECOWAS Member States served as a platform to emphasize the AFC’s pivotal role in maintaining efficient resource management and strong financial governance.
“We must remain determined to manage our resources efficiently, safeguard our progress, and deliver tangible benefits to the citizens of our region,” Dr. Touray stated, reinforcing the need for accountability and transparency in ECOWAS operations.
Dr. Touray took the opportunity to commend AFC members for their “dedication and contribution to the smooth functioning of ECOWAS institutions,” acknowledging their efforts as vital to the organization’s stability and growth.
His message highlighted that unity, disciplined financial governance, and effective collaboration among member states are essential to securing sustainable development and delivering meaningful outcomes for the people of West Africa.
This call for financial prudence and unity comes at a time when the region faces numerous challenges, making the AFC’s role more crucial than ever in shaping a prosperous and integrated future for ECOWAS citizens.
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