Nigeria Submits Report to ECOWAS Parliament

The Nigerian Delegation to ECOWAS Parliament says the government is worried about the human rights situation in the country including violations that occurred during the off-cycle governorship elections in Kogi, Imo, and Bayelsa states.

The Delegation expressed its worry while presenting the country’s report at the ongoing second Ordinary Session of the ECOWAS Parliament held in Abuja.

The member representing Onitsha North-South Federal Constituency, Linda Chuba Ikpeazu, told the regional Parliament that the government has promised to investigate the violations and bring the perpetrators to justice.

While outlining the country’s progress in the areas of politics, security, economy and human rights, Ikpeazu gave assurance of Nigeria’s commitment to advancing the growth of the ECOWAS region through various community development initiatives.

The report highlighted some of the security challenges such as the Boko Haram insurgency, the rise of criminal gangs in the South-East region, and the threat of secessionist movements; it also affirms President Tinubu’s resolve to prioritise security by addressing the challenges.

On the economic front, the report noted that Nigeria’s economy has been affected by some factors, including the recent Naira redesign policy, low crude oil output, high inflation, and weak growth of the private sector.

However, it indicated that the Nigerian economy is expected to grow by 2.6% in 2024 despite the challenges.

The report also affirmed Nigeria’s commitment to implementing ECOWAS texts, including the Protocol Relating to the Community Levy, the Protocol on Free Movement of Persons and Goods, and the Supplementary Act on Equality of Rights between Women and Men for Sustainable Development in the ECOWAS Region as well as fulfilling its obligations under ECOWAS treaties and protocols.

The report concluded that the government of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu would work more closely with member states to ensure the implementation of ECOWAS decisions and policies.

FRCN Abuja/Adetutu Adetule

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