The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) operates under a leadership structure comprising the Chairman of the Authority of Heads of State and Government and the President of the ECOWAS Commission.
Chairman of the Authority of Heads of State and Government:
- Current Chairman: As of January 2025, the Chairman is President Bola Ahmed Tinubu of Nigeria. He was first elected to this position on July 9, 2023, during the 63rd Ordinary Session in Bissau, Guinea-Bissau. He was re-elected on July 7, 2024, at the 65th Ordinary Session in Abuja, Nigeria.
President of the ECOWAS Commission:
- Current President: Dr. Omar Alieu Touray from The Gambia serves as the President of the ECOWAS Commission. He was appointed on July 3, 2022, for a four-year term.
The Chairman of the Authority is typically a sitting head of state from a member country, elected by peers to serve a one-year term, which can be renewed. In contrast, the President of the ECOWAS Commission is appointed to manage the day-to-day operations of the organization.
For a comprehensive list of past Chairpersons and Presidents, you may refer to the official ECOWAS website or consult reputable sources such as the ECOWAS Wikipedia page.
