Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State has extended warm congratulations to President Bola Tinubu on his appointment as the Chairman of the Authority of Heads of State and Government of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS). In an official statement released on July 10, 2023, and endorsed by Tinubu’s Chief Press Secretary, Gboyega Akosile, Sanwo-Olu commended the significance of this achievement, emphasizing its affirmation of Nigeria’s leadership within the West African sub-region and the wider African continent.Sanwo-Olu expressed his belief that the trust placed in President Tinubu by his colleagues to lead this important coalition would yield fruitful outcomes in terms of enhanced collaboration and practical solutions to vital challenges such as economic growth, sustainable development, and trans-border security.”With utmost delight, I, on behalf of the people of Lagos State, extend my heartfelt congratulations to our esteemed leader, mentor, and trailblazer, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, on this remarkable achievement as the Chairman of the Authority of Heads of State and Government of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS),” Sanwo-Olu stated.He further conveyed absolute confidence in Tinubu’s ability to excel in his new role as the head of this significant regional organization, highlighting the immense pride felt by Lagos State in its association with him.The appointment of President Bola Tinubu as the Chairman of ECOWAS represents a momentous milestone, underscoring Nigeria’s influential position in the West African sub-region while heralding a new era of collaboration and pragmatic approaches to address pressing regional concerns.