MESSAGE OF H.E. Mr JEAN-CLAUDE KASSI BROU
PRESIDENT OF THE COMMISSION TO STAFF OF ECOWAS INSTITUTIONS
on the occasion of the commemoration of the 44th Anniversary of ECOWAS
As we commemorate the 44th anniversary of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) on 28 May 2019, the duty of remembrance and gratitude beckons us to acknowledge the role of all who strived to make our Economic Community, more than a reality, a shining example of solidarity.
It also affords us an opportunity to reflect on the progress made so far and reaffirm our determination to address the current challenges and leverage future opportunities.
The Economic Community of West African States was established on 28 May 1975 in Lagos upon the signing of the Founding Treaty by the Heads of State and Government.
This was the outcome of several years of consultations by the pioneers, which culminated in the launch of our regional community.
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