ECOWAS and AfDB Collaborate for Regional Development

A meeting took place in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire, between Anthony Ogunjimi, the Vice-President of the ECOWAS Commission, and Abdul Kamara, the AfDB Acting Vice-President for Regional Development, Integration and Business Delivery. The meeting reviewed the longstanding partnership between the ECOWAS Commission and the AfDB, exploring ways to strengthen cooperation for regional development.

Ogunjimi outlined the Commission’s management priorities for the next four years, emphasizing the need to translate plans into tangible benefits for citizens as part of the ECOWAS Vision 2050. He highlighted the importance of regional integration producing practical results that enhance daily life.

Discussions included regional infrastructure projects like the Abidjan–Lagos Corridor, trade and investment, conflict prevention, human capital development, and youth employment. Kamara advocated for a structured platform for engagement to facilitate regular reviews and address implementation challenges.

Both parties reaffirmed their commitment to accelerating project implementation to improve livelihoods and economic opportunities across West Africa.