During the recent official visit of the President of the ECOWAS Parliament and her fourth Vice-President to the office of Senator Barau, an atmosphere of cordiality and collaboration marked the exchanges. The presence of Billay G Tunkara, the new President of the ECOWAS Parliament, alongside staff members of the sub-regional assembly, symbolized the importance of inter-institutional relations in the region.
Senator Barau warmly welcomed the President and her team, expressing his satisfaction with this visit and congratulating her on her new role at the head of the Sixth Legislature of the ECOWAS Parliament. Through a statement by his Special Advisor for Media and Communication, Ismail Mudashir, Senator Barau stressed that he had prepared the ground for the new President during his mandate as Speaker of the ECOWAS Parliament, from April to May this year.
He also demonstrated his team’s commitment to supporting the President in her mission to address the region’s challenges. “Once again, I would like to congratulate you on your election as President of the ECOWAS Parliament. Your experience and your history testify to your great capacity to assume this function. We hope that you will make every effort to lead the Parliament to new heights.
“I prepared the ground for you before your election. As Interim President, I ensured that everything was in place to ensure a smooth transition. I am delighted to see that you are already fully operational, without wasting time The election took place about ten days ago, and here you are already in Abuja. This testifies to the great prospects that you bring to Parliament, with the help of God. -he declares.
This meeting recalls the importance of interparliamentary cooperation to meet the challenges common to ECOWAS member countries. It also underlines the continuity and commitment of the different bodies of Parliament to work together for the good of the region.