Senegal's Faye Commits to Strengthening ECOWAS Parliament
Bassirou Diomaye Faye, the Chairman of the ECOWAS Authority of Heads of State and Government and President of Senegal, visited the ECOWAS Parliament in Abuja, Nigeria, where he pledged to strengthen the Parliament's role in promoting regional integration, democracy, and political stability in West Africa. Faye described the Parliament as essential for the West African integration process and commended its members for their contributions to conflict prevention and legislative harmonization.
Speaker Hadja Memounatou Ibrahima welcomed Faye, noting the significance of his visit from Senegal, a country known for its political dialogue. She called attention to the Parliament's limited powers, emphasizing the need for strengthening its legislative and oversight functions to enhance the credibility of ECOWAS institutions.
The First Deputy Speaker, Senator Jubril Barau, expressed appreciation for Faye's visit, highlighting the importance of dialogue between regional institutions.
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