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President Bola Tinubu has highlighted the crucial need for enhanced regional integration throughout West Africa, emphasizing that no individual nation can prosper in isolation if the region aims to become a competitive economic entity.
In a message posted on his official X account on Saturday, August 2, President Tinubu stated: “Integration is vital for West Africa to emerge as a strong economic power.
No single country can achieve this alone. Our collective success in West Africa relies on regional supply chains, energy systems, and data infrastructures. We must develop these collaboratively, or they will fail independently.”
The President underscored the significance of joint investment in regional infrastructure, indicating that shared prosperity in sectors such as energy distribution, trade logistics, and digital connectivity can only be realized through cooperative efforts.
Tinubu’s statements come at a time when West Africa is grappling with issues like economic disunity, political unrest in certain member countries, and disrupted trade routes.
His message further emphasizes the necessity for effective collaborations among ECOWAS nations, especially given the global trend towards regional economic groupings and interconnected markets.
It is worth noting that in recent months, Nigeria has intensified talks with neighboring nations on cross-border electricity initiatives, railway connections, and digital economy strategies, which Tinubu believes will serve as a foundation for sustainable regional development.
