December 15-17, 2025

Summit Programme

Three days of high-level discussions, networking, and decision-making shaping the future of West Africa.

08:00 - 09:00

Registration & Arrival

Delegate registration and badge collection

Main Lobby
09:00 - 10:00

Opening Ceremony

Welcome address by the ECOWAS Chairman and host country Head of State

Grand Ballroom
10:00 - 10:30

Coffee Break

Foyer
10:30 - 12:30

Plenary Session I: Regional Security

Addressing security challenges and peacekeeping operations in the region

Grand Ballroom
12:30 - 14:00

Lunch Break

Dining Hall
14:00 - 16:00

Plenary Session II: Economic Integration

Progress on the ECOWAS single currency and trade facilitation

Grand Ballroom
16:00 - 16:30

Coffee Break

Foyer
16:30 - 18:00

Working Groups Session

Parallel working group discussions on specialized topics

Breakout Rooms
19:00 - 21:00

Welcome Dinner

Official dinner hosted by the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria

State House

Ready to Participate?

Register now to attend the 66th Ordinary Session of the ECOWAS Authority