Abuja: The Standing Committee on Political Affairs, Peace and Security of the ECOWAS Permanent Representatives Committee (PRC) convened with Ambassador Abdel-Fatau Musah, the ECOWAS Commission’s Commissioner of Political Affairs, Peace and Security, to discuss strengthening their collaborative efforts. The meeting took place on July 10, 2025, in Abuja, Nigeria.
According to African Press Organization, the discussions focused on improving the strategic information flow and the implementation of decisions by the ECOWAS Authority of Heads of State and Government. The meeting aimed to consolidate the existing partnership between the PRC and the Department of Political Affairs, Peace and Security.
Led by His Excellency Musa Sani Nuhu, Nigeria’s Permanent Representative to ECOWAS, the ambassadors expressed their appreciation for the partnership with the Commissioner and the Department in promoting peace and stability in West Africa over the past three years.
The Commissioner emphasized the importance of regional thinking and two-way communication between the Department and Member States. He highlighted the forum as a valuable opportunity for exchanging ideas to benefit the region.
Members of the Permanent Representatives reiterated their commitment to cooperating with the Department and ECOWAS to advance the region’s interests.