The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has decided to lift economic sanctions imposed on Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger Republic.
The decision was reached during an extraordinary summit held at the State House in Abuja on Saturday, February 24.
This move comes shortly after President Bola Tinubu advocated for the suspension of the sanctions.
Addressing the summit, President Tinubu, who chairs the Authority of Heads of State and Government of ECOWAS, emphasized the importance of pursuing avenues for genuine improvement in the welfare of the people through democratic governance.
Tinubu underscored the core values of ECOWAS, including security, social stability, democratic governance, and economic development.
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He emphasized that the sanctions, intended to bring the nations to the negotiating table, had become counterproductive.
In the spirit of compassion and harmony, especially with the approach of the holy month of Ramadan and Lent, President Tinubu proposed the indefinite suspension of economic sanctions against the affected countries and their leadership.
He called for a concerted effort to facilitate the flow of essential humanitarian aid to the vulnerable populations in these nations.
Furthermore, President Tinubu urged ECOWAS leaders to work together to address common challenges such as climate change, violent extremism, and illicit exploitation of natural resources.
He emphasized the importance of cooperation in achieving progress and prosperity for all member states.
In conclusion, President Tinubu appealed to the leadership of Burkina Faso, Guinea, Mali, and Niger to embrace dialogue and cooperation for the economic development and stability of the region.
