Lomé Makes History as ECOWAS Vice President Meets Togolese Authorities for Support of the Golden Jubilee Grand Finale.
By Raymond Enoch
In a pivotal move to set the stage for one of the most historic regional celebrations in West Africa, the Vice-President of the ECOWAS Commission, H.E. Mrs Damtien TCHINTCHIBIDJA, arrived in Lomé on Tuesday, 3rd June 2025, and was at the helms of a high-level delegation from the ECOWAS Golden Jubilee top level organising Committee.
Her mission: to secure strategic alignment with Togolese authorities ahead of the climax of ECOWAS’ 50th Anniversary celebrations slated for December 2025 in Lomé, the political and cultural heart of Togo.
In a key diplomatic encounter, Mrs TCHINTCHIBIDJA held talks with H.E. Professor Robert DUSSEY, Togo’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation, and Regional Integration. The discussions were followed by an intensive working session aimed at fine-tuning the logistics, cultural showcases, and regional messaging expected to define the Golden Jubilee’s grand finale.
Speaking on behalf of H.E. Dr Omar Alieu TOURAY, President of the ECOWAS Commission, Mrs TCHINTCHIBIDJA conveyed heartfelt appreciation to H.E. Mr Faure GNASSINGBE, President of the Republic of Togo and current President of the ECOWAS Authority of Heads of State and Government, for his unwavering support and statesmanship.
“Togo’s readiness and enthusiasm to host this landmark celebration is not only symbolic—it underscores the country’s pivotal role in the collective journey of West African integration,” she remarked.
Minister DUSSEY echoed this commitment, affirming the Togolese Government’s full dedication to ensuring that the Jubilee reflects both the enduring vision of ECOWAS’ founding fathers and the aspirations of over 400 million citizens across the region.
“This celebration is not just a commemoration of the past—it is a call to action for the future. It will be a tribute to our shared history and a roadmap for a more unified, secure, and prosperous West Africa,” said DUSSEY.
The December event promises a vibrant display of regional unity, featuring cultural exhibitions, high-level political discourse, youth engagement platforms, and a showcase of ECOWAS’ achievements since its founding in 1975.
As preparations intensify, all eyes are now on Lomé, where tradition, diplomacy, and destiny are set to converge in what may become a defining moment for the Economic Community of West African States.
