By Atoyebi Nike
Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu, Sunday Dare, has stated that under Tinubu’s leadership, the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) is undergoing a strategic transformation, returning to its foundational goal of regional integration.
Speaking during an interview on Sunday, Dare described Tinubu’s two-term tenure as ECOWAS Chairman as a turning point for the bloc. He said President Tinubu has revived momentum and credibility within the sub-region, replacing symbolic summits with concrete steps toward unity, economic growth, and development.
He cited the recent West African Economic Summit hosted in Nigeria as evidence of the shift, noting that the message was clear, the time for rhetoric was over and practical integration must begin.
“President Tinubu has reignited ECOWAS with bold leadership. He’s moved the bloc from talk to action,” Dare said. “We’re now seeing stronger advocacy for cross-border movement, economic collaboration, and a shared currency essential for Africa’s role in the global industrial future.”
Dare also recalled President Tinubu’s summit message, warning that Africa must not miss the next industrial revolution. He emphasized that Tinubu’s approach is grounded in visionary governance, regional cooperation, and a bold voice on critical issues.
He stressed that ECOWAS, under Tinubu, is setting the pace for broader African Union (AU) goals, asserting that sub-regional consensus must now shape continental decisions. “If ECOWAS says this is our position, the AU must take note,” Dare concluded.
