Dr. Chambas linked youth empowerment with regional peace and security, saying that the youth could only become the future of the region if they imbibed the culture of peace which would make it easier to create job opportunities for them.
A statement issued by ECOWAS said Dr Chambas stressed the need for peace and democracy to reign in the ECOWAS region.
He also applauded Nigeria's Rivers State government for sponsorship of the pageant and thanked Governor Rotimi Amechi for the strong support which he gave to the 2008 Pageant and promised to continue to work closely with his government in future projects.
Among those present were the Vice President of the ECOWAS Commission, Mr. Jean de Dieu Somda, the Rivers State Commissioner for Culture and Tourism Mr. Marcus Nle Ejii, as well as Mrs. Maxine Menson, leader of 702 productions, organizers of the pageant.
Miss ECOWAS was born on the 28 October, 1986.
Abuja - 15/01/2009
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