Certainly! President Bassirou Faye of Senegal recently visited Nigeria and expressed his confidence in President Bola Tinubu’s leadership abilities. Faye highlighted Tinubu’s experience and wisdom as qualities that could help maintain unity and peace among the member countries of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS).
During his visit, Faye acknowledged the longstanding positive relationship between Nigeria and Senegal since the 1960s and emphasized the need to strengthen this relationship further. He suggested reactivating the Nigeria-Senegal joint commission to enhance collaboration in areas such as diplomacy and trade.
Faye also praised ECOWAS as a successful example of regional integration, attributing its success to the vision of its founders. He expressed confidence that under Tinubu’s leadership, ECOWAS could deepen cooperation among its member states and continue its legacy of integration.
Moreover, Faye emphasized the importance of collective action to address common challenges facing the region, such as human trafficking and migrant smuggling. He stressed the need for solidarity and determination to achieve economic prosperity and fulfill the aspirations of the people in the ECOWAS community.
In summary, President Faye’s remarks underscored the significance of collaborative efforts and visionary leadership in addressing shared challenges and advancing the interests of the ECOWAS region.