{"id":127037,"date":"2026-03-08T13:51:36","date_gmt":"2026-03-08T13:51:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ecowas.int\/?p=127037"},"modified":"2026-03-08T13:54:09","modified_gmt":"2026-03-08T13:54:09","slug":"office-of-the-ecowas-resident-representative-holds-annual-retreat-in-monrovia","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ecowas.int\/?p=127037","title":{"rendered":"OFFICE OF THE ECOWAS RESIDENT REPRESENTATIVE HOLDS ANNUAL RETREAT IN MONROVIA"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The Office of the Resident Representative of the President of the ECOWAS Commission in Liberia successfully convened its 2026 Annual Staff Retreat from 2 to 4 March 2026 at the Farmington Hotel, Margibi County.<\/p>\n<p>The retreat brought together staff from the Resident Representative\u2019s Office to undertake a reflective assessment of the office\u2019s programmes and activities in Liberia. It further served as a platform for strategic planning for the upcoming quarter, reinforcing ECOWAS\u2019 commitment to operational excellence and sustained impact in the country.<\/p>\n<p>Held under the theme \u201cEmpowering Teams, Advancing Goals,\u201d the retreat underscored not only the importance of internal cohesion but also the organization\u2019s strategic role in supporting Liberia\u2019s growing leadership within the ECOWAS community. Staff participated in interactive workshops, team-building exercises, and strategic dialogues designed to align institutional priorities with broader regional integration objectives, including infrastructure development, social equity, and cross-border cooperation.<\/p>\n<p>Key highlights of the retreat included:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Strengthened team cohesion through enhanced cross-departmental collaboration<\/li>\n<li>Reflective sessions examining past achievements and lessons learnt<\/li>\n<li>Formulation of innovative strategies to address emerging challenges in 2026<\/li>\n<li>In-depth discussions linking organisational goals to Liberia\u2019s evolving role within ECOWAS<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Reflecting on the outcomes of the retreat, Her Excellency Josephine Nkrumah, Resident Representative, expressed profound appreciation to the office team for their unwavering support throughout her tour of duty, which concludes in March 2026. She underscored the necessity of building a more cohesive and collaborative team within the Resident Representative\u2019s Office to ensure that ECOWAS\u2019s visibility and developmental footprint remain both tangible and enduring. The Ambassador also conveyed her appreciation to the leadership of the ECOWAS Radio and the Coordinator of the Volunteer Program\u00a0 who participated in the final day discussions to align our goals and objectives in Liberia.<\/p>\n<p>The retreat reaffirmed ECOWAS\u2019s dedication to cultivating a supportive environment in which every contribution advances shared success, while positioning the organization as a proactive and responsive partner in Liberia\u2019s regional engagement.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Office of the Resident Representative of the President of the ECOWAS Commission in Liberia successfully convened its 2026 Annual Staff Retreat from 2 to 4 March 2026 at the Farmington Hotel, Margibi County. 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