This edition of the programme is special as we turn the spotlight on a regional giant that’s marking half a century of existence — ECOWAS, the Economic Community of West African States.

Formed in 1975 with a bold vision of integration, free movement, economic growth, and peace across West Africa, ECOWAS has played a central role in the region’s political and economic life. But 50 years on, a question lingers in the minds of many citizens:
“From Vision to Reality — Is ECOWAS Still Serving the West African People?”

From coups and closed borders to peacekeeping and trade frameworks, we examine ECOWAS’s wins, its failures, and the growing calls for reform.

What do the people really want? And can the next 50 years bring the ECOWAS dream closer to everyday lives?
Stay with us as we hear from experts, voices from across the region.