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Published on 2024-04-06 16:51:50
Senator Jibrin Barau, the deputy president of the Nigerian Senate, has been appointed as the interim speaker of the sixth legislature of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) parliament. He leads the Nigerian delegation to the ECOWAS Parliament and assumed the position during the assembly’s inauguration in Abuja on Thursday, April 4.
The deputy president of the senate was selected as the 1st deputy speaker of the ECOWAS parliament by Rep Awaji-Inombek Abiante, with support from Senator Ireti Kingibe. The speakership of the sixth legislature of the ECOWAS parliament has been assigned to the Republic of Togo, following the rotational system outlined in decision A/DEC. 6/06/06 of the ECOWAS authority of heads of state and government.
Senator Barau, as the acting speaker of the chambers, presided over the first legislative sitting of the parliament on Friday, April 5. The ECOWAS lawmakers held a roll call across the various countries represented in the green chamber during the plenary. The session was adjourned till 1:30 PM on Saturday, April 5.
The speakership seat remains vacant due to the absence of the Togolese delegates at the inauguration of the sixth ECOWAS legislature. Togo had been zoned to occupy the speakership seat for the sixth legislature following the end of Sierra Leone’s Sidie Mohamed Tunis tenure, who served as the immediate past Speaker in the fifth ECOWAS Parliament.
The ECOWAS parliament, also known as the Community Parliament, is a key institution within the ECOWAS framework. It serves as the assembly of peoples of the community, providing a platform for representatives from West African nations to engage in dialogue, consultation, and foster consensus to advance regional integration efforts.
The plenary session saw Senator Barau taking up his duties as the acting speaker and leading the parliamentary proceedings. The lawmakers from various West African countries gathered to discuss important regional issues and set the agenda for the upcoming legislative sessions.
Overall, Senator Jibrin Barau’s appointment as the acting speaker of the ECOWAS parliament signifies Nigeria’s commitment to regional cooperation and integration within the West African region. As a key player in the ECOWAS framework, Nigeria’s delegation under Senator Barau’s leadership is poised to contribute significantly to the advancement of the organization’s goals and objectives.
In conclusion, Senator Jibrin Barau’s new role as the acting speaker of the ECOWAS parliament highlights the importance of Nigeria’s participation in regional initiatives and underscores the country’s commitment to promoting unity and collaboration among West African nations. His leadership will undoubtedly play a crucial role in shaping the future direction of the ECOWAS parliament and furthering regional integration efforts in West Africa.
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