ECOWAS Vice President Commends Nigerian Armed Forces for Contributions to Regional Peace, Security
ECOWAS Vice President Commends Nigerian Armed Forces for Contributions to Regional Peace, Security
ECOWAS Vice President Commends Nigerian Armed Forces for Contributions to Regional Peace, Security
The Vice President of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Commission, Anthony Oluwatosin Ogunjimi, has commended the Armed Forces of Nigeria (AFN) for their contributions to peace, security and stability across the West African sub-region.
Ogunjimi gave the commendation on Thursday, November 12, 2026, during a familiarisation visit to the Defence Headquarters in Abuja, where he was received by the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Olufemi Oluyede.
During the visit, the ECOWAS Vice President acknowledged Nigeria’s longstanding commitment to regional peace and security, particularly the role of the Nigerian Armed Forces in stabilisation efforts and peace support operations in Liberia, Sierra Leone, The Gambia and Guinea-Bissau.
He noted that Nigeria’s commitment to collective security remains an important pillar of ECOWAS’ efforts towards regional integration and stability.
Ogunjimi also commended the leadership of the Defence Headquarters for its continued efforts in protecting Nigeria’s territorial integrity and supporting regional security objectives.
He expressed the ECOWAS Commission’s readiness to strengthen its relationship with the Defence Headquarters, particularly in security cooperation, strategic engagement and joint initiatives to address emerging security challenges across the sub-region.
In his response, the Chief of Defence Staff, General Olufemi Oluyede, emphasised the importance of sustained partnerships and collective responsibility in tackling the security challenges confronting West Africa.
He noted that regional security could only be strengthened through cooperation, mutual trust and a shared commitment among ECOWAS member states.
Oluyede also urged member countries to deepen military-to-military relations, strengthen intelligence sharing and improve operational cooperation, stressing that security threats across the sub-region require coordinated responses.
The CDS reaffirmed the Armed Forces of Nigeria’s commitment to supporting regional peace, stability and security in line with the country’s foreign policy objectives and its longstanding commitment to collective security.
The visit further strengthened the strategic relationship between the ECOWAS Commission and the Defence Headquarters.
Signed: Major General Samaila Uba Director, Defence Information 12 November 2026
ECOWAS Vice President Commends Nigerian Armed Forces for Contributions to Regional Peace, Security
