On May 30, 2024, in Praia, a handover ceremony was held to benefit vulnerable fishing communities on Santiago Island, Cabo Verde. This event marked the 49th anniversary of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Commission. The Office of the Resident Representative of the President of the ECOWAS Commission in Cabo Verde donated cooler boxes to the National Association of the Municipalities of Cabo Verde (ANMCV), targeting support for approximately 100 families.
Distinguished attendees included Dr. Samuel Lamptey, Resident Representative of the President of the ECOWAS Commission; Dr. Herménio Fernandes, President of ANMCV and Mayor of São Miguel; Dr. Júlio Lopes, Mayor of Sal Island; Dr. Isa Morais, Executive Director of ECREEE; and National Coordinator of the ECOWAS Cell in Cabo Verde.
This donation represents a step toward improving living conditions for vulnerable fishing communities and aligns with broader ECOWAS goals. By providing essential resources such as cooler boxes, ECOWAS demonstrates its commitment to enhancing member states' welfare and sustainability.
Dr. Samuel Lamptey emphasized that "the ECOWAS Commission is dedicated to uplifting the standards of living for all citizens in the member states." He added that this donation reflects ongoing efforts to support and empower needy communities.
Dr. Herménio Fernandes expressed gratitude on behalf of ANMCV, noting that "the cooler boxes will greatly assist in preserving the quality of the catch," thereby improving income and food security for beneficiary families.
The handover symbolizes both a celebration of ECOWAS’s 49th anniversary and a reaffirmation of its mission to foster regional cooperation and development. The cooler boxes are expected to enhance economic stability and resilience among Santiago Island’s fishing communities, marking significant progress toward sustainable development.
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