Leaders of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) under the leadership of the Nigerian president, Bola Tinubu have commenced a closed-door session to discuss the situation in Niger Republic.
The session commenced immediately after the opening remarks by Tinubu.
Tinubu while giving his speech said the regional bloc was committed to protecting democracy and human rights in the Niger Republic.
According to the Nigerian President, the regional bloc must engage the coup leaders in the neighbouring country to reinstate President Mohamed Bazoum.