The President of the ECOWAS Commission, Jean-Claude Brou says the region’s economy is steadily growing, reaching 3.3 per cent in 2019, which shows a positive achievement.
Brou who gave the assessment during the 56th Ordinary Session of the ECOWAS Authority of Heads of States and Government in Abuja, commended the economic development of the region despite the challenges of insecurity facing the region.
The Regional President while commended Member States for their resilience, also pledged the continuous support of the ECOWAS Commission to various programmes to foster economic development in member states.
He told the Authority of Heads of State and Governments that the economic and social developments in the region are outlined in the State of the Community Report with recommendations.
On his part, the
African Development Bank, President, Akinwunmi Adesina, pledged that the bank
would continue to support the region in tackling its challenges. He said
there could be no development where there is no peace and stability.
