Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors from ECOWAS member states have made significant progress towards launching the single currency initiative, ECO.
Nigeria has endorsed the initiative, which aims to boost economic growth and development in the region.
The single currency will be a key feature of the National Identity Management Commission’s three-in-one Identity cards, set for roll-out by August.
According to a statement from the Ministry of Finance, Nigeria’s Finance Minister, Wale Edun, emphasized the critical role ECO will play in fostering economic growth and development.
The meeting marked a significant milestone towards achieving this goal.
Participants discussed preparations for the single currency’s introduction, laying the groundwork for a more integrated economic future.
The vision for ECO extends beyond a currency, aiming to streamline trade and bolster monetary stability across the region.
The meeting brought together key players, including finance ministers from Cape Verde, Cote d’Ivoire, Ghana, and others, who share a renewed sense of purpose and belief in ECO’s potential to reshape the region’s economic landscape.
