ECOWAS TECHNICAL DIRECTORS ADDRESS THE PRESS IN ABIDJAN, CÔTE D’IVOIRE AHEAD OF THE LAUNCH OF A SERIES OF REGIONAL INITIATIVES TO ADVANCE ECONOMIC INTEGRATION IN WEST AFRICA
Categories
Tags
No tags for this asset
Metadata
DescriptionOn the eve of the joint launch of a series of initiatives led by the ECOWAS Department of Economic Affairs and Agriculture to strengthen economic integration in West Africa, several Technical Directors addressed the local and international press on Monday, 27 April 2026 in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire. These included Mr Albert Siaw-Boateng, Director of Free Movement; Mr Kolawole Sofola, Director of Trade; Mr Siméon Koffi, Executive Director of the Regional Competition Authority (ERCA); Mr Kanfitin Konlani, Executive Director of the Regional Agency for Agriculture and Food (ARAA); Mr Peter Oluonye, Acting Director of Private Sector and Industry; Mr Darlingston Talery, Acting Director of Customs; and Mr Bernard Yao Koffi, Acting Director of Environment.
The purpose of the press conference was to present these initiatives, which aim to deepen regional integration, strengthen the ECOWAS common market, promote investment, improve food and nutrition security, facilitate the safe movement of people and goods, and support environmental sustainability across Member States. These efforts are aligned with the ECOWAS Vision 2050 and the broader objectives of the African Union’s Agenda 2063.
Keywords*N/A
Date photo was taken*27-Apr-2026
Department*Economic Affairs
Photo credit*Directorate of Communication
CityAbidjan
StateN/A
CountryIVORY COAST
Security
Asset GroupN/A
Release DateN/A
Expiration Datenone
FROM POLICY TO MARKET ACCESS — ECOWAS IS TURNING THE AFCFTA INTO REAL OPPORTUNITIES FOR WEST AFRICAN BUSINESSES
image
FROM POLICY TO MARKET ACCESS — ECOWAS IS TURNING THE AFCFTA INTO REAL OPPORTUNITIES FOR WEST AFRICAN BUSINESSES
image
FROM POLICY TO MARKET ACCESS — ECOWAS IS TURNING THE AFCFTA INTO REAL OPPORTUNITIES FOR WEST AFRICAN BUSINESSES
image
ECOWAS HOLDS TECHNICAL WORKSHOPS ON BIG DATA, SECTORIAL STATISTICAL INDICATORS, AND ENVIRONMENTAL STATISTICS TO STRENGTHEN REGIONAL STATISTICAL SYSTEMS
image
ECOWAS HOLDS TECHNICAL WORKSHOPS ON BIG DATA, SECTORIAL STATISTICAL INDICATORS, AND ENVIRONMENTAL STATISTICS TO STRENGTHEN REGIONAL STATISTICAL SYSTEMS
image