The Economic Community of West African States has introduced a new strategic framework titled the “Compact of the Future of Regional Integration,” aimed at reshaping West Africa’s political, economic, and security architecture.
The initiative was presented at the First Ordinary Session of the ECOWAS Parliament in Abuja by officials outlining the bloc’s response to growing governance, security, and integration challenges.
It is designed to operationalise ECOWAS Vision 2050 and reposition the organisation from a state-centric body into a more citizen-focused institution delivering tangible benefits such as security, mobility, and digital connectivity.
The six-pillar strategy focuses on sustainable economic transformation, peace and democratic governance, science and technology, social inclusion, institutional reform, and ECOWAS geopolitical positioning.
Officials described the compact as a “survival strategy” in response to internal strains, democratic setbacks, and the emergence of alternative regional alliances such as the Alliance of Sahel States.
The proposal also seeks to rebuild trust between governments and citizens while strengthening regional unity amid rising political fragmentation and security pressures across the subregion.
