“The exit of these countries from ECOWAS after almost five decades of diplomatic, political and security cooperation will eventually generate unintended consequences on the security front. “Such a withdrawal will inevitably undermine coordination and cooperation in the fight against terrorism, mandatory and transnational organized crime in our region, which situation compels this gathering to also focus deliberations on the reassessment of our peace and security booster going forward,” he said. “As we strive to protect our security and uphold the maintenance of regional peace, stability and security as inclusively stated under the fundamental principles of the Air Force,” Badaru said.