The Nigerian government says it is committed to advancing the growth of the economic community of West African states, Ecowas, through various community development initiatives.
This was made known when the Nigerian delegation to the Ecowas parliament presented it’s country’s report to the second ordinary session holding in Abuja Nigeria’s capital.
The report by the Nigerian delegation presented by Lynda Ikpeazu outlined the country’s progress in the areas of politics, security, economy and human rights.
On security situation, the report highlighted the challenges posed by terrorists, including the Boko haram insurgency, the rise of criminal gangs in the southeast region, and the threat of secession movements, affirming President
Tinubu’s pledge to address the challenges.
On the economic front, the report noted that Nigeria’s economy has been affected by a number of factors including the recent naira redesign policy, low crude oil, high inflation and weak growth of the private sector.
Notable in the report is the human rights violation in Nigeria including those that occurred during the governorship elections in Kogi, Imo and Bayelsa states.
Two other countries namely Senegal and Cape Verde also presented their reports which centered on human rights, civil liberty, politics, and economy among others.
Editor: Paul Akhagbemhe
