President MuhammaduBuhari speaks at the 54th Ordinary Session of the Economic Community of the West African States in Abuja on December 22, 2018.
President MuhammaduBuhari on Saturday 22nd December 2018 hosted leaders of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) during its 54th ordinary session at the Nation's capital Abuja.
Speaking during the session, Buhari appeal to member countries to ensure payment of all statutory community levy. He affirmed that such will lead to empowering the commission financially to undertake its task of a sub-regional integrated community.
Before the meeting went into a closed-door session, President Buhari described the gathering as a clear testimony of the collective resolve to integrate the West African sub-region.
The President also restated his pledge to conduct free, fair and credible elections in Nigeria next year.
Top on the agenda for discussion are; the commission's 2018 annual report, the regional single currency and the political situation during the session.
