ECOWAS Defence Chiefs Seek Sustained Nigerian Support for Regional Security

ECOWAS Defence Chiefs seek sustained Nigerian support for regional security

The outgoing and incoming Chairmen of the ECOWAS Committee of Chiefs of Defence Staff (CCDS) have called for sustained Nigerian support to strengthen regional security cooperation and address growing threats across West Africa.

Outgoing, Incoming Chairmen Of ECOWAS Chiefs of Defence Staff Meets CDS General Oluyede, Seeks Nigeria’s Sustained Support

The outgoing and incoming Chairmen of the ECOWAS Committee of Chiefs of Defence Staff (CCDS) on Tuesday met with Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Olufemi Oluyede, at Defence Headquarters (DHQ), Abuja, seeking Nigeria’s cooperation for the tasks ahead of the regional body. Outgoing Chairman, Lieutenant General Amara Idara Bangura,...

ECOWAS COMMISSION ORGANISES A HANDOVER WORKING SESSION FOR ITS COMMITTEE OF THE CHIEFS OF DEFENCE STAFF | Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS)

The Commission of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) organized a working session with its Committee of the Chiefs of Defence Staff (CCDS).   The working session on stock taking of the responsibilities pertaining to the change of baton from an out-going to an in-coming Chair of the ECOWAS CCDS took place at the Commission’s headquarters building on the 12th of October, 2026 in Abuja, Nigeria.   The Commission is also working w…