Sierra Leone’s President, Julius Maada Bio, has been appointed as the new Chair of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), succeeding Nigeria’s President, Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
The leadership transition took place during the 67th Ordinary Session of the ECOWAS Authority of Heads of State and Government, held at the State House Conference Centre in Abuja.
In a symbolic gesture, President Tinubu presented the ECOWAS emblem to President Maada Bio, expressing confidence in his leadership and affirming that the regional bloc would grow stronger under his guidance.
President Tinubu had served two consecutive terms as ECOWAS Chair, having been first elected in July 2023 in Guinea-Bissau and re-elected in July 2024 in Abuja. His tenure was marked by concerted efforts to foster regional peace, security, and economic integration.
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