Table of Contents
- 1 Who is current ECOWAS chairman?
- 2 Who was the former chairman of ECOWAS in 2019?
- 3 Who is the current secretary of ECOWAS 2021?
- 4 Where is the headquarter of Ecowas?
- 5 Who was the first chairman of Nigeria?
- 6 Who was the chairman of Ecowas in 2013?
- 7 Who is the current chairman of ECOWAS Economic Community?
- 8 How many member states are there in ECOWAS?
- 9 What are the objectives of ECOWAS customs union?
Who is current ECOWAS chairman?
Kadré Désiré Ouédraogo
Economic Community of West African States/Presidents
Who was the former chairman of ECOWAS in 2019?
It is with deep regret that the President of the ECOWAS Commission, His Excellency Jean Claude Kassi Brou, announces the sudden passing of His Excellency Marcel Alain De Souza, former President of the ECOWAS Commission. The sad event occurred in Paris, France on 17 July 2019.
Who is the current president of ECOWAS 2020?
Jean-Claude Kassi Brou, President of the ECOWAS Commission. President Akufo-Addo was first appointed Chair of ECOWAS in September 2020 by the 57th Ordinary Session of the Authority. He replaced President Mahamadou Issoufou of the Republic of Niger, who steered the activity of the Authority for a year.
Who is the current secretary of ECOWAS 2021?
Explanation: Mohammed Ibn Chambers is the current Executive Secretary of the ECOWAS.
Where is the headquarter of Ecowas?
Federal Capital Territory, Nigeria
Economic Community of West African States/Headquarters
Who was Ecowas chairman in 2013?
Alassane Ouattara
Chairpersons
| Chairperson | Country | In office |
|---|---|---|
| Alassane Ouattara | Ivory Coast | 17 February 2012 – 17 February 2013 |
| John Mahama | Ghana | 17 February 2013 – 19 May 2015 |
| Macky Sall | Senegal | 19 May 2015 – 4 June 2016 |
| Ellen Johnson Sirleaf | Liberia | 4 June 2016 – 4 June 2017 |
Who was the first chairman of Nigeria?
President of Nigeria
| President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria | |
|---|---|
| Inaugural holder | Nnamdi Azikiwe |
| Formation | October 1, 1963 |
| Deputy | Vice President of Nigeria |
| Salary | ₦30,000,000 annually |
Who was the chairman of Ecowas in 2013?
President Alassane Ouattara
President Alassane Ouattara of Cote d’Ivoire was on Thursday elected by consensus as the Chairman of ECOWAS in the country’s political capital, Yamoussoukro. Sixteen heads of states attended the 42nd Ordinary Meeting.
Who is the chairman of Ecowas Parliament?
Jean-Claude Kassi Brou, the President of the ECOWAS Commission, highlighted the importance of the enhancement of the powers of the ECOWAS Parliament to the life of Community’s institutions.
Who is the current chairman of ECOWAS Economic Community?
Economic Community of West African States. The current chairman of ECOWAS Faure Gnassingbe participates in all the events and activities related to further development of the economic community and its members.
How many member states are there in ECOWAS?
As of February 2017, ECOWAS has 15 member states, eight of these are French-speaking, five are English-speaking and two Portuguese-speaking.
When was the ECOWAS Community Court of Justice created?
The ECOWAS Community Court of Justice was created by a protocol signed in 1991 and was later included in Article 6 of the Revised Treaty of the Community in 1993. However, the Court did not officially begin operations until the 1991 protocol came into effect on 5 November 1996.
What are the objectives of ECOWAS customs union?
UEMOA is a customs union and currency union between the members of ECOWAS. Its objectives include: Among its achievements, the UEMOA has successfully implemented macro-economic convergence criteria and an effective surveillance mechanism.