The Office of the ECOWAS Representation in Guinea-Bissau marked the 49th anniversary of the creation of the Economic Community of West Africa (ECOWAS) with a series of events from May 27 to May 28, 2024.
On May 27, a ceremony was held at Mansoa Regional Hospital in collaboration with the ECOWAS Stabilization Support Mission in Guinea-Bissau to hand over medical supplies and medicines. The donation was presented by Ambassador Ngozi UKAEJE, ECOWAS Resident Representative in Guinea-Bissau, to Mr. Martinho Moreira, Governor of the Region. The event was attended by ECOWAS Ambassadors in Guinea-Bissau, Dr. Cristina Pedreira, Director of the National Office of ECOWAS, force commanders of the ECOWAS Stabilization Support Mission in Guinea-Bissau, and community members.
On May 28, Ambassador Ngozi UKAEJE and Marciano Silva Barbeiro, Representative of the Government of Guinea-Bissau, along with government officials and accredited ambassadors from member countries of ECOWAS attended a flag-raising ceremony at the Government’s headquarters, “Palacio do Governo.” The celebrations concluded with a gala dinner featuring performances by local artists.
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