Shettima departs Abuja for 69th ECOWAS summit in Freetown, Sierra Leone

Vice President Kashim Shettima arrived in Lungi, Sierra Leone, on Sunday to participate in the 69th Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Heads of State and Government Summit.Shettima was welcomed at the Sierra Leone International Airport by the country’s Vice President, Dr. Mohamed Jalloh, alongside Nigeria’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Amb. Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu, and Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Amb. Sola Enikanolaiye.Other dignitaries present included Nigeria’s High Commissioner to Sierra Leone, Amb. Ayo Luther-Ogbomode; Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Gas), Ekperikpe Ekpo; and Nigeria’s Permanent Representative to ECOWAS, Amb. Olawale Awe.The summit brings together West African leaders, diplomats, and development partners to deliberate on pressing regional issues such as peace, security, economic integration, and sustainable development.Nigeria’s participation highlights its commitment to regional diplomacy and its determination to strengthen cooperation among ECOWAS member states.

Nigeria’s presence at the summits further demonstrates its commitment to regional diplomacy and its determination to strengthen cooperation among ECOWAS member states. The post Shettima arrives in lungi, Sierra Leone for ECOWAS mid-year summit 2026 appeared first on Vanguard News.

The summit is expected to focus on key policy decisions, strategic resolutions, and reaffirm the leaders' collective commitment to peace, democracy, economic growth, and regional integration. The post Shettima departs Abuja for ECOWAS Summit in Freetown appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

Vice President Kashim Shettima on Sunday left Abuja for Freetown, Sierra Leone, where he will stand in for President Bola Tinubu at the 69th Ordinary Session of the ECOWAS Authority of Heads of State and Government.    According to a statement by Stanley Nkwocha, Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Communications in the Office of the Vice President, Shettima will join other West African leaders and stakeholders at the Julius Maada Bio International Conference Centre.    The summit is expected to address critical regional issues, including peace and security, democratic governance, economic integration, trade, infrastructure development, and sustainable growth. Leaders will also make key policy decisions and strategic resolutions to strengthen cooperation across the sub-region.    As part of the ECOWAS Mid-Year statutory meetings, the gathering brings together heads of state, government officials, ministers, and representatives from regional institutions to advance shared priorities amid ongoing political and economic challenges.   Shettima is expected to return to Abuja after the conclusion of the engagements. 

Vice President Kashim Shettima, on Sunday, departed Abuja to attend the 69th Ordinary Session of the Authority of the Heads of State and Government of the ECOWAS, in Freetown, Sierra Leone. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Shettima, who will represent President Bola Tinubu at the regional event, will join other political and business […] Shettima jets out to Freetown for 69th ECOWAS mid-year summit

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