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AUDA-NEPAD Nigeria Boss hail’s President Tinubu’s Emergence as ECOWAS Chairman

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July 11, 2023

Joel Ajayi

The National Coordinator and Chief Executive Officer (NC/CEO) African Union Development Agency – New Partnership for Africa’s Development (AUDA-NEPAD) Nigeria, Princess Gloria Akobundu, fsi has hailed the emergence of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu GCFR as the new Chairman of the Economic Community of West Africa State (ECOWAS) at the 63rd Ordinary Session of the Authority of Heads of State and Government on Sunday in Bissau, Guinea- Bissau.

In a statement issued on Tuesday in Abuja by the Communication OfficerAUDA-NEPAD Nigeria, Marcel Anyatonwu said the unanimous endorsement of President Tinubu was a clear indication that the ECOWAS sub-region as well as Africa believe in the capacity and capability of the President to provide purposeful leadership in steering the sub-region out of its economic challenges and to improve multi-lateral relationship amongst member states, as well as promote democracy and good governance.

According to the statement, “With the statement made by the president in his acceptance speech, it’s clear that he understands very clearly the challenges of the Sub-region and has pledged to work with his colleagues in coming up with workable solutions in addressing them.

The NEPAD Chief Executive Officer also hailed the president for also upholding the tenets of Democracy and rule of law by categorically taking a stand against any form of Coup in the Sub-region and in Africa. She said the pronouncement by the president has sent a strong signal to any group contemplating to carry out the act, which has become an unpopular way of governance in the world, urging those to have a rethink and drop the idea.

Akobundu expressed optimism that president Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s tenure would bring good tidings to the sub-region, noting that with the enormous wealth of experience of the president and his ability as a good team leader and player, ECOWAS would feel the huge impact of the president in the coming months.

The CEO called for supports for President Tinubu from his fellow counterparts and all those that will work with him during his tenure to realize all that he set out to achieve.

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RMRDC DG Prof. Ike-Muonso Wins WAITRO Sub-Saharan Africa Board Seat in Landslide Victory

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October 28, 2026

The Gleamer

Joel Ajayi

The Director-General and Chief Executive Officer of the Raw Materials Research and Development Council (RMRDC), Prof. Nnanyelugo M. Ike-Muonso, has emerged winner of the Sub-Saharan Africa Regional Representative position on the Board of the World Association of Industrial and Technological Research Organisations (WAITRO), in a landslide victory at the WAITRO Summit in Istanbul, Türkiye.

In a statement issued on Wednesday in Abuja by the Director, Directorate of Corporate Affairs, Raw Materials Research and Development Council (RMRDC). Mrs. Nnamdi-Anum stated that Prof. Ike-Muonso’s election, announced at the summit holding from October 26 to 28, 2026, marks a significant milestone for Nigeria and RMRDC, strengthening the country’s representation in the international research, technology and innovation community.

The RMRDC Director-General contested the position alongside two distinguished candidates: Prof. Wellington Riach Liamba Masamba, Vice-Chancellor of the Botswana University of Agriculture and Natural Resources (BUAN), Botswana, and Prof. Mohammed Aliyu Paiko, Vice-Chancellor of Abdulkadir Kure University (AKUM), Nigeria.

His emergence as the successful candidate presents an important opportunity to advance African research priorities, strengthen international partnerships and promote the application of research and technological innovations to industrial development across the continent.

WAITRO is a global association of industrial and technological research organisations that facilitates collaboration, knowledge exchange and partnerships among research institutions, universities, industries and innovation stakeholders. Through its governance structure, the organisation provides a platform for regional representatives to contribute to international research and technology development initiatives.

Prof. Ike-Muonso’s election comes amid RMRDC’s sustained efforts to promote research-driven industrialisation, indigenous raw materials development, value addition, technology commercialisation and strategic partnerships with national and international institutions.

Under his leadership, the Council has continued to pursue initiatives aimed at bridging the gap between research and industry, strengthening the commercialisation of research findings, promoting local processing of raw materials and supporting the development of a competitive manufacturing sector in Nigeria.

RMRDC’s engagement with international research and technology organisations, including WAITRO, reflects the Council’s commitment to leveraging global expertise and partnerships to advance Nigeria’s industrial development agenda.

His election to the WAITRO Board is expected to provide a broader platform for promoting collaboration among African research institutions, encouraging technology transfer, facilitating knowledge sharing and advancing innovative solutions to the continent’s industrial and economic challenges.

For Nigeria and the wider Sub-Saharan African region, the development represents an opportunity to strengthen participation in international conversations on scientific research, technological innovation and sustainable industrial transformation.

The WAITRO Summit 2026 brings together research and technology organisations, universities, industry leaders, policymakers and innovation partners to explore collaborative approaches to research, innovation and sustainable development.

Prof. Ike-Muonso’s emergence is a notable achievement for RMRDC and Nigeria, further reinforcing the importance of strategic international cooperation in advancing indigenous technological capacity, promoting raw materials value addition and supporting sustainable industrial growth.

The Council remains committed to building partnerships that translate research and innovation into practical industrial applications, create economic opportunities and contribute to Nigeria’s broader development objectives.

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