Buhari Leads ECOWAS Covid19 Response Team

ECOWAS has appointed Nigeria’s President, Muhammadu Buhari, to chair to coordinate the response to COVID-19 in West Africa.

The decision was taken at an extraordinary summit held by the sub-regional leaders via video conferencing on Thursday, April 23, 2020.

Other Presidents in the sub-region are to support Mr Buhari to deliver on his new mandate.

ICYMI: The ECOWAS Leaders today, appointed President Muhammadu Buhari as Champion of the COVID–19 Response, the President will lead the battle against the spread of the coronavirus pandemic in the sub-region. pic.twitter.com/DtMqLUFXs5

— Bashir Ahmad (@BashirAhmaad) April 23, 2020

By Melvin Tarlue