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December 22, 2019
The President of theECOWAS Commission, Jean-Claude Brou says the region’s economy is steadilygrowing, reaching 3.3 per cent in 2019, which shows a positive achievement.
Brou who gave theassessment during the 56 Ordinary Session of the ECOWASAuthority of Heads of States and Government in Abuja, commended the economicdevelopment of the region despite the challenges of insecurity facing theregion.
The Regional Presidentwhile commended Member States for their resilience, also pledged the continuoussupport of the ECOWAS Commission to various programmes to foster economicdevelopment in member states.
He told the Authorityof Heads of State and Governments that the economic and social developments inthe region are outlined in the State of the Community Report withrecommendations.
On his part, theAfrican Development Bank, President, Akinwunmi Adesina, pledged that the bankwould continue to support the region in tackling its challenges. He saidthere could be no development where there is no peace and stability.