Tinubu as ECOWAS chair is beam of hope for Africa, says Shina Peller

Shina Peller, a former member of the house of representatives, says President Bola Tinubu as the chair of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) is a “beam of renewed hope for the African continent”.

Tinubu was elected chair of the regional body at the 63rd ordinary session of the ECOWAS Authority of Heads of State and Government in Bissau, the capital city of the Republic of Guinea-Bissau on Sunday.

Peller said Tinubu’s election is a testament to the vision of Nigeria’s “founding fathers” who had wanted the country to play a key role in Africa.

The former lawmaker expressed optimism that Tinubu’s administration will implement the desired changes in the country.

“Congratulations to Nigeria as our dear President Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu emerges as the new chairman of the ECOWAS,” he said.

“It is a testament to the vision of our founding fathers who always wanted Nigeria for Africa, cementing our continued economic and political leadership in the African continent.

“President Bola Tinubu as chairman of ECOWAS presents a beam of renewed hope for the African continent.

“Like I have always said that 2023 will be a turning point for Nigeria, I’m very confident that President Tinubu’s administration will bring about remarkable changes not only in Nigeria but Africa as a whole.

“I pray that God strengthens President Tinubu in all aspects to deliver beyond expectations. Amen.”