Former Chief of Army Staff, Lt. General Tukur Buratai, has advocated for the strengthening of regional peace among ECOWAS countries.

He urged the regional body to reintegrate Mali, the Niger Republic, and Burkina Faso into its fold, asserting that true unity in the region cannot be achieved without the presence of these nations.

Speaking at the Voice of Nigeria (VON) Forum 2026 held in Abuja, which focused on Nigeria’s role in peacekeeping missions over the past five decades, he emphasised that Nigeria has been instrumental in promoting peaceful coexistence in the region.

“For 51 years, Nigeria has been the unshakable anchor of ECOWAS. From ECOMOG in Liberia and Sierra Leone to stabilising The Gambia and Guinea-Bissau, Nigeria has sacrificed and invested in blood, treasure, and diplomacy to defend democracy.

According to the former military chief, “Our stability is inseparable from the security of our neighbours. The African Union has consistently recognised this interdependence, working alongside ECOWAS to build a peaceful and integrated West Africa.

Buratai, who was also the former Ambassador of Nigeria to Benin Republic, noted that, “Nigeria’s 51 years in ECOWAS prove that democracy and collective security are two sides of the same coin.

“ECOWAS should continue to engage the African Union to bring back the Association of Sahel States (AES). The unity of ECOWAS can not be complete without Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger Republic.

“Without unity, progress in the region may be a mirage, he stressed.

______________________________________________________________________ “Enhance Legal Practice With Authoritative Reports” — Alexander Payne Offers Comprehensive Law Reports, Spanning Over A Century Of Nigerian Jurisprudence

Interested buyers are encouraged to place their orders and enquiries via: 0704 444 4777, 0704 444 4999, 0818 199 9888 Website: www.alexandernigeria.com

______________________________________________________________________ ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE FOR LAWYERS: A COMPREHENSIVE GUIDE Reimagine your practice with the power of AI “...this is the only Nigerian book I know of on the topic.” — Ohio Books Ltd Authored by Ben Ijeoma Adigwe, Esq., ACIArb (UK), LL.M, Dip. in Artificial Intelligence, Director, Delta State Ministry of Justice, Asaba, Nigeria. Bonus: Get a FREE eBook titled “How to Use the AI in Legalpedia and Law Pavilion” with every purchase.

How to Order: 📞 Call, Text, or WhatsApp: 08034917063 | 07055285878 📧 Email: benadigwe1@gmail.com 🌐 Website: www.benadigwe.com

Ebook Version: Access directly online at: https://selar.com/prv626

_______________________________________________________________________ [A MUST HAVE] Evidence Act Demystified With Recent And Contemporary Cases And Materials
“Evidence Act: Complete Annotation” by renowned legal experts Sanni & Etti.
Available now for NGN 40,000 at ASC Publications, 10, Boyle Street, Onikan, Lagos. Beside High Court, TBS. Email publications@ayindesanni.com or WhatsApp +2347056667384. Purchase Link: https://paystack.com/buy/evidence-act-complete-annotation ______________________________________________________________________ “Bridging Theory And Courtroom Practice” — Hagler Sunny Okorie, Nathaniel Ngozi Ikeocha Unveil ‘Functional’ Tort Law Book For Nigerian Legal System The book, titled The Law of Torts in Nigeria: A Functional Approach, authored by Professor Hagler Sunny Okorie Ph.D and Ikeocha, Nathaniel Ngozi Esq, offers law students, practitioners, and academics a comprehensive guide to understanding and applying tort law in Nigerian courts. Interested buyers can place orders via the following contact numbers: 08028636615, 08037667945, 08032253813, or +234 902 196 2209.