ECOWAS Commission convenes validation workshop for the draft directive governing electronic communications in west Africa22 Sep, 2025The ECOWAS Commission through its directorate of digital economy and post is holding a three-day validation workshop from September 22nd to 24th, 2025, in Abuja, Nigeria, to finalize the Draft Directive Governing Electronic Communications in West Africa. The directive aims to establish a harmonized legal and regulatory framework to drive the growth and development of the digital sector across the region. Ms. Olagunju highlighted the transformative potential of the digital economy for West Africa, emphasizing that electronic communications are its backbone. The draft directive is the culmination of an inclusive process that began in 2019 under the coordination of the WAEMU Commission, involving extensive national consultations with stakeholders across member states. Recognizing the vital support of the World Bank through the Western Africa Regional Digital Integration Program (WARDIP) which aims to expand broadband access and promote digital market integration across West Africa.