In establishing the Department of infrastructure, Energy and Digitalisation due cognisance is given to one of the priorities expressed by the Authority of Heads of State and Government represents a key enabler of the regional process.

ECOWAS has adopted a new 25-Year (2020-2045) Regional Infrastructure Development Plan to facilitate integrated infrastructure project Delivery. Further, ECOWAS must be aligned to theAfrican Union  Continental Infrastructure Framework. The department will be composed off Transport, Telecommunication and information Technology, Energy & Mines, water resources