ECOWAS Vice President Praises Nigeria's Military Efforts

On 12 November 2026, Anthony Oluwatosin Ogunjimi, the Vice President of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Commission, commended the leadership of the Armed Forces of Nigeria (AFN) for their significant contributions to peace support initiatives in Liberia, Sierra Leone, The Gambia, and Guinea-Bissau. This commendation occurred during Ogunjimi's familiarisation visit to the Defence Headquarters in Abuja, where he was welcomed by Chief of Defence Staff General Olufemi Oluyede.

Ogunjimi acknowledged Nigeria's longstanding commitment to regional peace and security, emphasizing its role in ECOWAS' efforts for regional integration and stability. He expressed a desire to strengthen institutional relationships with the Defence Headquarters, focusing on security cooperation and collaborative initiatives.

General Olufemi Oluyede responded by stressing the importance of partnerships in addressing West Africa's security challenges and reiterated the AFN's commitment to supporting regional peace and stability in line with Nigeria's foreign policy objectives.