Jean-Claude Brou, President of the ECOWAS Commission, says the region’s economy is steadily growing, reaching 3.3 per cent in 2019, which shows a positive achievement.

Brou gave the assessment during the 56th Ordinary Session of the ECOWAS Authority of Heads of States and Government on Saturday in Abuja.

He commended the economic development of the region despite the challenges of insecurity facing the region.

The regional president also commended Member States for their resilience.

Brou pledged the continuous support of the ECOWAS Commission to various programmes to foster economic development in member states.

He told the Authority of Heads of State and Governments that the economic and social developments in the region are outlined in the State of the Community Report with recommendations.

“Seven ECOWAS countries have consistently recorded growth rates above six per cent in 2019.

“The commission will continue to support investment programmes in all sectors with particular emphasis on production as well as promoting and boosting the private sector.