Julius Maada Bio & Omar Touray

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.

Omar Touray: As President of the ECOWAS Commission, Omar Touray expressed appreciation to China for the headquarters donation and highlighted its role as a symbol of regional partnership and integration.

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

Omar Touray: Touray reiterated ECOWAS's commitment to governance and security cooperation.

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.

Omar Touray: Omar Touray, President of the ECOWAS Commission, expressed gratitude to China — State Council of China for the new headquarters and highlighted its strategic importance for regional integration and economic opportunities.

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

Omar Touray: Outgoing Commission President replaced by Biram Diop.