ECOWAS Commission President strengthens Diplomatic Engagement With Accredited Ambassadors

The President of the ECOWAS Commission, H.E. Dr. Omar Alieu Touray, on Tuesday, December 16, 2025, received several high-level diplomatic delegations at the ECOWAS Commission Headquarters in Abuja, as part of ongoing efforts to strengthen diplomatic relations, deepen regional cooperation, and enhance engagement with Member States and international partners.

During the series of engagements, President Touray formally received Letters of Credence from H.E. Ambassador Olawale Emmanuel Awe, as the new Permanent Representative of the Federal Republic of Nigeria to ECOWAS. The Commission President welcomed Ambassador Awe and expressed confidence in his ability to further reinforce Nigeria’s longstanding leadership role and unwavering commitment to the ECOWAS integration agenda.

President Touray also granted audiences to H.E. Mohamed Alkhairy Algedail Arbab, Chargé d’Affaires ad interim of the Republic of Sudan, as well as H.E. Ambassador Musa Sani Nuhu, outgoing Permanent Representative of Nigeria to ECOWAS, who is concluding his tour of duty with the Community.

In recognition of his outstanding service and significant contributions to the advancement of regional integration and cooperation within the ECOWAS framework, President Touray presented Ambassador Musa Sani Nuhu with an award on behalf of the Community, underscoring ECOWAS’ appreciation for his dedication and exemplary diplomatic service.

Reaffirming the Commission’s commitment to fostering strong partnerships for shared prosperity, President Touray emphasized the importance of collective responsibility in addressing global challenges, stating that “if we prioritize humanity, we can tackle global challenges more effectively.”

In their respective remarks, the Ambassadors commended President Touray for his leadership and vision, while reiterating their continued commitment to strengthening bilateral and multilateral cooperation with ECOWAS. They reaffirmed their shared resolve to promote sub-regional integration and collaboration in the collective interest of the peoples of the ECOWAS Community.

President Touray further underscored ECOWAS’ collective commitment to multilateralism and constructive dialogue, noting that “we look forward to deepening cooperation with Member States in pursuit of our shared goals.” He added that ECOWAS would continue to serve as a vital platform for dialogue, partnership, and collective action, working with its Member States and partners to address regional and global challenges through cooperation and shared responsibility.