President Joseph N. Boakai has made Liberia’s case on democracy and good governance at the 65th Ordinary Summit of the ECOWAS Authority of Heads of State and Government. The Summit was held on Sunday, July 7, 2024 in Abuja, Nigeria.
According to an Executive Mansion release, President Boakai expressed gratitude for the support extended to him and his delegation.
Boakai appreciated his counterparts for recognizing Liberia’s democracy and peaceful transition as a beacon of hope in the region.
The President reaffirmed Liberia’s commitment to working with all member states and development partners to promote his agenda for sustainable development on Agriculture, Roads, Rule of law, Education, Sanitation, and Tourism in line with ECOWAS’ Vision 2050.
He emphasized his support for ECOWAS’ engagement with Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger to dissuade them from withdrawing from the regional body.
The Liberian leader expressed Liberia’s readiness to actively join the ECOWAS Authority’s mediation efforts to facilitate the return of the three member states to the fold of ECOWAS.
President Boakai announced Liberia’s campaign for a non-permanent seat on the United Nations Security Council for the 2026-27 period.
He sought ECOWAS’ support and underlined Liberia’s commitment to championing the causes of post-war developing states in addressing pressing issues such as migration resulting from terrorism, conflict, and climate change.
Meanwhile, the Liberian Chief Executive joined other ECOWAS Leaders to unanimously endorse President Bola Ahmed Tinubu of Nigeria for a second term as the Chairman of the Authority of ECOWAS Heads of State and Government.
