President Bola Tinubu has said the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) will stay committed to upholding good governance and combating terrorism.

He stated this on Thursday in Beijing, China while addressing a high-level meeting on peace and security at the 2024 Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC).

President Tinubu also reiterated Nigeria’s commitment to promoting peace and security across West Africa.

He lauded China’s contributions to Africa’s development through initiatives like the Belt and Road and FOCAC.

The president further highlighted the importance of confronting the root causes of conflicts, emphasizing that true peace was not just the absence of war, but the presence of justice and human security.