66th Ordinary Session of the ECOWAS Authority
The Authority of Heads of State and Government is the supreme institution of ECOWAS, comprising the Heads of State and/or Government of all Member States.
15
Member States
400M+
Population
1975
Established
66th
Session
Economic Community of West African States
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) is a regional political and economic union of fifteen countries located in West Africa.
Established on May 28, 1975, with the signing of the Treaty of Lagos, ECOWAS aims to promote economic integration across the region, achieving collective self-sufficiency by creating a single large trading bloc.
The Authority of Heads of State and Government meets twice a year to deliberate on matters affecting the Community and set policy directions that shape the future of West Africa.
66th Ordinary Session
December 15-17, 2025
Venue
Transcorp Hilton, Abuja
Participants
15 Member States
Host Country
Federal Republic of Nigeria
Summit Objectives
The 66th Ordinary Session will focus on critical areas shaping the future of West Africa and its people.
Regional Integration
Strengthen economic cooperation and free movement of goods and people across borders
Peace & Security
Address regional security challenges and promote political stability through dialogue
Infrastructure Development
Accelerate cross-border infrastructure projects and regional connectivity
Sustainable Development
Advance climate action and sustainable economic growth initiatives
Member States
Representatives from all 15 ECOWAS member states will convene for this historic summit.
Benin
Porto-Novo
Burkina Faso
Ouagadougou
Cape Verde
Praia
Côte d'Ivoire
Yamoussoukro
Gambia
Banjul
Ghana
Accra
Guinea
Conakry
Guinea-Bissau
Bissau
Liberia
Monrovia
Mali
Bamako
Niger
Niamey
Nigeria
Abuja
Senegal
Dakar
Sierra Leone
Freetown
Togo
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