Spain has pledged support to the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) to protect democracy in the West African subregion.
Democracy has been under threat in the subregion in recent times with military take-overs in some countries including Burkina Faso, Gabon, Niger, Guinea, and Mali
Speaking during the celebration of Spain National Day in Abuja on Thursday, the country’s ambassador to Nigeria, Juan Sell said: “When addressing the UN General Assembly, President Tinubu, with full legitimacy, also spoke on
behalf of Africa, since what Nigeria does and does not has a direct impact in the continent and in Western Africa in particular, and this entails, as the
President also underscored, the responsibility of leading by example.
“And as we speak of the region, I take this opportunity to express our full support and that of the EU to ECOWAS in their determination to protect democracy in member states and deepen regional
integration.”
He promised the support of his home government to Nigeria during this tough times.
He said: “As Nigeria embarks on a new stage, difficult but badly needed decisions are taken, reforms are announced and changes implemented, and we are aware that that comes with challenges for the population, but Nigeria is a resourceful country, and so is its people, and we are sure that you will get it done.
“We want to be partners in that process of renewal, and “we don’t walk alone”, since we are part of Team Europe in Nigeria.”
