President John Mahama’s diplomatic tour of West African states continued with a visit to Niamey, Niger, where he met with General Abdourahamane Tchiani, President of the National Council for the Safeguard of the Homeland. The two leaders engaged in closed-door meetings, followed by an expanded bilateral meeting with their delegations at the presidential palace.
Their discussions centered around enhancing security cooperation in the Sahel and West African region to combat terrorism, improving trade between the two countries, and strengthening bilateral ties. President Tchiani emphasized the need for collaboration and recognition of the Alliance of Sahel States by the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS).
President Mahama reiterated the importance of greater collaboration to fight terrorism, which poses a threat not only to the Sahel region but also to countries along the coast. He also expressed gratitude to his Nigerien counterpart for sending a delegation to his inauguration on January 7, 2025, highlighting the long-standing trade cooperation between Ghana and Niger, particularly in the area of agricultural products.
This visit is part of President Mahama’s efforts to foster good neighborliness and regional security, following his earlier visits to The Gambia and Senegal in January 2025.
Ruth Abla ADJORLOLO
