ECOWAS has projected that Nigeria could emerge as one of the world’s leading economic powers within the next 50 years, potentially ranking as the fifth-richest country globally if ongoing reforms and regional trade growth continue.
The forecast was made during the ECOWAS 2026 parliamentary session in Abuja, where officials said West Africa is entering a new phase of economic transformation.
ECOWAS Commissioner for Economic Affairs and Agriculture, Dr Kalilou Sylla, said Nigeria’s future growth will depend on stronger intra-regional trade and sustained economic reforms....... .
