President Bola Tinubu has called on members of the Economic Community of West African States to come together and strengthen their ties.
The Nigerian President urged members to reject forces bent on causing division within the community.
Tinubu led this out while speaking at the inauguration of the Sixth Legislature of the ECOWAS Parliament, on Thursday in Abuja.
He insisted that regional solidarity is imperative to strengthen the bloc’s resilience and effectiveness.
He said: “We stand united against such forces and are committed to ensuring that our unity remains unshaken.
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“We must ensure that cooperation amongst us is strengthened, with a view to building a sense of common destiny and purpose. No one can do this for us. We must come together.
“To this extent, reinforcing the legitimacy of the decisions taken by the Authority of Heads of State is key in sending a message that ECOWAS is one indivisible body.
“It is also very important that the executives, on the other hand, show similar confidence in the Parliament, which would indeed deepen democracy in our region. Meanwhile, in the midst of ongoing challenges, our partnership can be a driving force for stability, growth, and prosperity in our region.
