Nigeria & Julius Maada Bio

Nigeria: Nigeria, through its President Bola Tinubu, demonstrated unwavering commitment and leadership support to ECOWAS, hosting its new headquarters and advocating for regional economic transformation.

Julius Maada Bio: As Chairman of the ECOWAS Authority of Heads of State and Government and President of Sierra Leone, Julius Maada Bio commended Bola Tinubu's leadership and emphasized the renewed commitment to the people of West Africa.

Nigeria: Nigeria evacuated over 1,490 citizens and took a leading role in condemning xenophobia, reinforcing its regional leadership but facing domestic pressure from the crisis.

Julius Maada Bio: As ECOWAS Chairman, Bio led the summit and advocated for strategic clarity and regional cooperation.

Nigeria: Hosted Koroma during his exile, contributing to regional stability.

Julius Maada Bio: President Bio's government made the decision to drop charges, potentially easing political tensions.

Nigeria: Former chairman Bola Tinubu urged ECOWAS to transform the region's economy; Nigeria remains a key member.

Julius Maada Bio: Outgoing chairman who completed his one-year term and handed over leadership to Faye.

Julius Maada Bio: Julius Maada Bio, President of Sierra Leone and chairperson of the Authority of ECOWAS Heads of State and Government, will officially commission the new headquarters later in the year.