Dr Mohamed Ibn Chambas, the president of the Economic Commission of West African States (ECOWAS) Commission has congratulated the Gambian leader His Excellency Sheikh Professor Alhaji Dr Yahya Jammeh on the 45th Independence Anniversary of The Gambia.

The message reads:
On the occasion of the celebration of the 45th anniversary of the independence of the Republic of The Gambia, I am honoured to extend sincere and warm congratulations to Your Excellency on behalf of the ECOWAS Commission and in my own name.

I avail myself of this opportunity to recognise your unceasing efforts to achieve sustainable development in The Gambia and consolidate democracy, peace and good governance in the West African region.

While reaffirming solidarity to the people of The Gambia and renewing my wishes of prosperity to you, please accept, Your Excellency, the assurances of my highest consideration.

Dr Mohamed Ibn Chambas
President of ECOWAS Commission