The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Commission is conducting a training program for Communication Officers from its institutions and agencies. The event, organized by the Directorate of Communication, is taking place in Lagos, Nigeria, from November 26 to 28, 2024. This initiative aligns with ECOWAS' aim to enhance communication and provide accurate information about its achievements and activities to both citizens and partners.
Supported by GIZ and the British High Commission in Nigeria, the training seeks to equip participants with necessary skills to counter misinformation and improve coordination of messaging across the region. This effort is part of ECOWAS' strategy to align its communication practices with Vision 2050.
At the opening ceremony, Mr. Joël Ahofodji, Head of the Communication and Information Division at the ECOWAS Commission, highlighted: “Strategic communication is the cornerstone of ECOWAS’ mission for regional integration and sustainable development. This programme is designed to empower our teams to counter misinformation, harmonize messaging, and project impactful narratives across the region.”
Ms. Lilian Seffer, Head of the Strategic Communication Component at GIZ, expressed support for this collaboration: “GIZ is proud to partner with ECOWAS to strengthen its communication strategies. Together, we are laying the foundation for impactful and cohesive communication at the regional level.”
Participants will use innovative tools during this training to identify key strategic communication actions for implementation by ECOWAS in 2025. This approach aims to ensure consistent and effective messaging throughout its institutions.
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