On Saturday, June 15, 2024, the ECOWAS Permanent Representation in Burkina Faso marked the 49th anniversary of the regional institution at its offices. The delayed commemoration was attended by staff from ECOWAS agencies based in Ouagadougou and their families, as well as members of staff from the West African Health Organisation (WAHO), led by its Director General.
In his address, the Acting ECOWAS Resident Representative in Burkina Faso, His Excellency Francis Chuks Njoaguani, discussed the challenges of regional integration and community development. He expressed satisfaction with ECOWAS's achievements for regional integration and community benefit. "While expressing the hope that the talks that are already taking place behind the scenes, and the negotiations that will take place between ECOWAS and Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger, will lead to the preservation of the unity of the Community for the benefit of the people," he said he was convinced that "the vision of the founding fathers and the interests of our region will prevail over anything that divides us at the moment."
The Acting Resident Representative also conveyed gratitude to past and present leaders, staff, agencies, and institutions of ECOWAS for their daily sacrifices to promote Community objectives.
Combined with Eid celebrations, this commemoration offered an opportunity to celebrate Eid el Kebir with Muslim staff and their families while acknowledging support staff provided by local service providers to ECOWAS House in Ouagadougou. As a prelude to Eid festivities, gift hampers were presented to Muslim staff members as well as security and housekeeping personnel. The event concluded with a cocktail reception.
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