Federal government has paid its ECOWAS community levy of N85 billion and $54 million.
President of the ECOWAS Commission, Dr Omar Touray, said this yesterday during the opening of the 66th Ordinary Session of the Authority of Heads of State and Government, at the Presidential Villa, Abuja.
“For the first time in 19 years, Nigeria decided to pay 100 percent of its community levy up to 2023.
“The money was paid on Friday, December 13. This payment underscores the leadership and commitment of President Bola Tinubu, the government and people of Nigeria to the ECOWAS community.
“At a more personal level, it underscores a mark of confidence in the ECOWAS that I have been privileged to lead since 2022. My colleagues and I are deeply grateful,” he said.
In his opening remark, President Tinubu said the strength of the commission was in the unity of members and ECOWAS was borne out of a shared vision to create a community for citizens.
“The world is confronted with challenges raging from the crisis in Sudan, Middle East, violent extremism and environmental challenges.
“Many of the challenges have impacted our region and the reality underscores the reality of working together.” (NAN)
