Nigeria’s leadership of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) is drawing to a close as President Bola Ahmed Tinubu concludes his second term as Chairman.

President Tinubu was first elected ECOWAS Chairman in July 2023 in Guinea Bissau and re-elected in July 2024 in Abuja.

A new Chairman will be elected at the upcoming summit scheduled to hold this weekend at the Banquet Hall, Presidential Villa, Abuja.

The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Yusuf Tuggar, acknowledged the transition during the 94th Ordinary Meeting of the ECOWAS Council of Ministers held on Friday.

“Let me sincerely appreciate each one of you for your cooperation and support over the last two years, as Chair of this Council.

“As indicated in the endorsed Summit agenda, which includes the election of a new Chair of Authority, this may be my last Council session as Chair,” Tuggar said.

He also expressed gratitude for the cordial working relationship with his colleagues and urged continued support for the incoming leadership.

“I hope the same cooperation will be extended to whoever among us takes over the leadership of this Council,” he concluded.