{"id":354564,"date":"2025-02-03T06:27:06","date_gmt":"2025-02-03T05:27:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.withinnigeria.com\/news\/?p=354564"},"modified":"2025-02-03T06:27:06","modified_gmt":"2025-02-03T05:27:06","slug":"ecowas-leaders-urged-to-prioritize-citizens-welfare","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.withinnigeria.com\/news\/2025\/02\/03\/ecowas-leaders-urged-to-prioritize-citizens-welfare\/","title":{"rendered":"ECOWAS Leaders Urged to Prioritize Citizens\u2019 Welfare"},"content":{"rendered":"<ul class=\"marker:text-textOff list-disc pl-8\">\n<li><strong><span class=\"\">WADEMOS calls for ECOWAS leaders to focus on citizens&#8217; welfare and regional security in post-exit dialogue with departing nations<\/span><\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong><span class=\"\">The organization emphasizes the need for inclusive solutions and a review of ECOWAS\u2019 treaty to address evolving political challenges<\/span><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">The West Africa Democracy Solidarity Network (WADEMOS) has called on leaders of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) to focus on citizens&#8217; welfare and regional security in their planned post-exit dialogue with Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger.<\/p>\n<p>In a statement on Sunday in Abuja, WADEMOS\u2019 Regional Advocacy Officer and ECOWAS Liaison Lead, Mr. Austin Aigbe, stressed the need for dialogue with the three nations following their recent decision to sever ties with ECOWAS by signing the Liptako-Gourma Charter on January 29, 2024.<\/p>\n<p>WADEMOS urged both ECOWAS and the departing nations to engage in sustained discussions that prioritize the interests of citizens and the region\u2019s security.<\/p>\n<p>The network emphasized the importance of inclusive solutions that safeguard the well-being of millions across West Africa.<\/p>\n<p>Additionally, WADEMOS called for a review of ECOWAS\u2019 treaty and operational frameworks to align with the region&#8217;s evolving political and security challenges.<\/p>\n<p>According to the statement, this review should include strengthening ECOWAS\u2019 citizen-focused organ, ECOSOC, to maintain its connection with the people it serves.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe commend ongoing efforts to establish ECOSOC and urge ECOWAS to expedite its formation, as it remains the only unconstituted organ. 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