On this momentous occasion, the Centre for Community Law extends its warm congratulations to H.E. General Birame Diop on his assumption of office as President of the ECOWAS Commission.

The Centre also felicitates the newly appointed Commissioners:

• H.E. Mr. Anthony Ogunjimi (Nigeria)
• Dr. Kalilou Sylla (Côte d’Ivoire), Commissioner for Internal Services
• Mrs. Francess Alghali (Sierra Leone), Commissioner for Political Affairs, Peace and Security
• Mr. Dehpue Yenpea Zuo (Liberia), Commissioner for Economic Affairs and Agriculture
• Mr. Amin Amidu Sulemani (Ghana), Commissioner for Infrastructure, Energy and Digitalisation
• Prof. Nassirou Bako‑Arifari (Benin), Commissioner for Human Development and Social Affairs

The Centre is hopeful that the new leadership of the Commission will immediately set to work to address the pressing needs of the region and advance the collective aspirations of the ECOWAS Community.

The Centre further affirms its readiness to work collaboratively with the new leadership team to advance the objectives of ECOWAS. As a regional civil‑society institution committed to strengthening governance, promoting human development, and supporting regional integration, the Centre stands prepared to contribute constructively to initiatives that enhance peace, security, economic growth, and social progress across the Community.

Overall, the Centre looks forward to people‑centred initiatives that will deepen public understanding of ECOWAS and embed its values and objectives in the daily lives of the Community’s citizens