‘Tinubu’s Leadership In ECOWAS ‘ll Foster Desired Peace, Economic Prosperity’

Senator representing Oyo South Senatorial District in the National Assembly, Sharafadeen Alli has congratulated President Bola Tinubu on his emergence as the new chairman of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), saying his leadership will lead the region to economic development as well as political stability.

The senator who spoke in Ibadan hailed Tinubu’s emergence and expressed confidence in Tinubu’s ability and capability to lead the region to greater heights.

It would be recalled that Tinubu’s emergence was announced at the 63rd Ordinary Session of the Authority of Heads of State and Government of ECOWAS in Guinea Bissau on Sunday.

The president who had attended his first official engagement within the African continent since he assumed office, took over from President Umaro Embalo of Guinea Bissau as ECOWAS chair.

Alli said with Tinubu’s administrative acumen, experience and exposure, he would lead ECOWAS to economic development as well as political stability.

The lawmaker expressed optimism that Tinubu’s leadership skills would help a lot in addressing the various challenges bedevilling the West African region and Africa as a whole.

He described the president’s emergence as a great feat for the African continent, saying Tinubu would pursue economic growth, sustainable development and  security.

“I have no doubt that President Bola Tinubu will perform excellently as ECOWAS chair. I am confident that the region will witness economic growth, sustainable development and security, ” he said.