Abuja — A high-level ECOWAS delegation led by the President of the Commission, Ambassador James Victor Gbeho, arrived in Abidjan on Monday, 22nd August 2011 for talks with officials of the Government of Cote d'Ivoire on how the regional organization can support the country's post-conflict reconstruction.
During the mission, the delegation which includes Commissioners and senior officials of ECOWAS will assess the needs of the country and propose critical support that will enable the country overcome identified challenges. The meeting with senior government officials will enable the delegation to make recommendations on the best approach to assist the country in its post- conflict recovery efforts.
ECOWAS, in collaboration with the International Community, played a major role in the restoration of peace to Cote d'Ivoire following the political crisis in the country over the disputed results of last November's presidential poll. A similar ECOWAS mission to Guinea early this year recommended the resuscitation of electric supply to Conakry, the nation's capital.