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On the occasion of the 49th anniversary of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Commission, a significant handover ceremony was held to benefit the vulnerable fishing communities of Santiago Island, Cabo Verde.
The Office of the Resident Representative of the President of the ECOWAS Commission in Cabo Verde donated cooler boxes to the National Association of the Municipalities of Cabo Verde (ANMCV), aimed at supporting around 100 families from these communities.
The ceremony was graced by distinguished attendees, including Dr. Samuel Lamptey, the Resident Representative of the President of the ECOWAS Commission, Dr. Hermenio Fernandes, President of the ANMCV and Mayor of Sao Miguel, the Mayor of Sal Island, Dr. Julio Lopes, the Executive Director of ECREEE, and the National Coordinator of the ECOWAS Cell in Cabo Verde. Dr. Isa Morais.
This donation is a symbolic step in improving the livelihood conditions of the most vulnerable fishing communities, aligned with the broader goals of ECOWAS. By providing these essential resources, ECOWAS continues to demonstrate its commitment to enhancing the welfare and sustainability of its member states’ citizens.