Seven Ambassadors Pledge Stronger , Cooperation with ECOWAS As H E Dr Omar Alieu Touray Receives them in Abuja, Nigeria.
By Raymond Enoch
The President of the ECOWAS Commission, H.E. Dr. Omar Alieu Touray, on Thursday, 14 November 2025, received the Letters of Credence of seven newly appointed ambassadors in a ceremony that underscored West Africa’s growing diplomatic profile on the global stage.
The formal presentation, held at the ECOWAS Commission Headquarters in Abuja, Nigeria, brought together the new envoys representing Pakistan, Ethiopia, Greece, Spain, India, the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO), and the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF).
The ceremony symbolised a renewed drive to deepen political, economic, and development cooperation between ECOWAS and its strategic partners. The ambassadors used the occasion to reaffirm their countries’ and organisations’ commitment to supporting ECOWAS in key areas such as peace and security, regional integration, and sustainable development.
In his address, President Touray welcomed the diplomats and stressed that ECOWAS remains open to genuine partnerships that deliver concrete benefits to the over 400 million citizens of the region. He highlighted the importance of joint action in addressing insecurity, economic shocks, climate vulnerabilities, and social challenges facing West Africa and the wider Sahel.
Reaffirming the Commission’s determination to work closely with its partners, Dr. Touray declared that “if we prioritize humanity, we can tackle global challenges more effectively.” He noted that ECOWAS is strengthening its institutions and frameworks to advance regional integration, promote stability, and drive inclusive growth.
The new ambassadors, for their part, pledged to work with ECOWAS to consolidate peace efforts, boost trade and investment, enhance industrial and human development, and support programmes that protect and empower women, youth, and children across the sub-region.
Thursday’s ceremony not only marked the formal accreditation of seven envoys but also signalled a fresh chapter in ECOWAS’s external relations, as the Commission positions itself as a pivotal regional actor ready to forge stronger alliances for shared prosperity and a more secure West Africa.
