President Bio Opens 68th ECOWAS Ordinary Session, Confirms Reduction in Air Travel Costs

The Chairman of the ECOWAS Authority of Heads of State and Government and President of the Republic of Sierra Leone, His Excellency Dr Julius Maada Bio, has officially opened the 68th Ordinary Session of the ECOWAS Authority, describing the summit as a defining moment for the future of over 400 million West Africans.
Speaking at the opening ceremony in Abuja, President Bio reflected on ECOWAS’ 50-year journey, noting that the golden jubilee calls for renewed unity, courage, and clarity of purpose. He expressed appreciation to the Government and people of the Federal Republic of Nigeria for hosting the summit and acknowledged the continued partnership of regional, continental, and international institutions in advancing peace and stability in West Africa.