An ECOWAS commissioner has projected that Nigeria could become the world’s fifth-richest country within 50 years. Dr Kalilou Sylla also forecast that Ghana and Côte d’Ivoire may rank among the world’s top 15 economies within 25 years. The official argued that Nigeria’s future growth depends more on regional trade integration than Western markets. He also warned that ECOWAS institutions are lagging behind citizens and businesses, driving economic cooperation in West Africa.

An ECOWAS commissioner has projected that Nigeria could become the world’s fifth-richest country within 50 years. Dr Kalilou Sylla also forecast that Ghana and Côte d’Ivoire may rank among the world’s top 15 economies within 25 years. The official argued that Nigeria’s future growth depends more on regional trade integration than Western markets. He also warned that ECOWAS institutions are lagging behind citizens and businesses, driving economic cooperation in West Africa.