Held on 22 June 2025 in Abuja, Federal Republic of Nigeria, under the chairmanship of H.E. Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the Authority notes the efforts by The Gambia to create a budget line to support its SSR programme and its commitment to implementing the 2017 SSR assessment report.
“The Authority notes with satisfaction the assessment missions conducted by the Commission on the political, security, and financial impacts of the ECOWAS security missions in The Gambia and Guinea-Bissau and notes the impactful contribution of the two Missions in the stabilisation efforts in both Member States.”
“The Authority expresses its appreciation to the Troops and Police Contributing Countries (TCCs/PCCs) for their continued support to the effective conduct of the ECOWAS Peace Support Operations.”
“The Authority urges other Member States, who are yet to do so, to contribute troops and police to the two Missions to ease the pressure on current PCCs/TCCs.”
“The Authority further notes the continued support of the Missions to the Defence and Security Forces in both countries to curb the security challenges. In this regard, the Authority urges both Host Nations to meet their obligations regarding accommodation, office space, and other logistical support to the Missions.”
“Given the impactful support of the Missions to the Defence and Security Forces in both countries, the Authority directs the Commission to immediately take steps to readjust the Mandates of both missions (ESSMGB and ECOMIG) to further strengthen their effectiveness.”
“The Authority decides to extend the mandate of the ESSMGB for eighteen months, and that of ECOMIG for twenty-four months, from the end of their current mandates, as the final extension for both missions.”
Finally, the Authority directs the Commission to develop an exit strategy, including a drawdown and liquidation plan for both Missions.
On Humanitarian Situation
“The Authority commends the humanitarian efforts of the Commission and directs the President of the Commission to continue the Commission’s implementation of a multi-pronged approach to strengthen its response and support to Member States to mitigate the worsening humanitarian and security challenges.”
