He said the West Africa sub-region is troubled by coup d’etats, violent extremists and terrorist attacks saying these are a threat to the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) with its Secretariat hosted in Ghana.

Source: https://www.ghanamma.com/2023/08/21/deputy-ncce-chair-worried-over-radicalization-violent-extremism-in-west-africa/

In a bid to address the situation, the acting governor general says government intends to play a leading role at the Organization of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) level to improve traveling among countries within the sub-region.

Source: https://thevoiceslu.com/2023/04/government-to-continue-subsidising-essential-goods-for-vulnerable-groups-acting-gg-in-throne-speech/

In another report, parliamentarians at the ECOWAS parliament have begun a move to combat illegal mining in the sub-region of West Africa.

Source: https://www.legit.ng/politics/1565569-ecowas-35-affirmative-action-women-stalling-lawmaker-reveals/

On the same hand, it will strengthen Nigeria’s socio-economic leadership in the sub-region.

Source: https://punchng.com/nigerias-inland-waterways-of-dirt-death/

The Federal Government of Nigeria (FGN) on Monday raised an alarm over the outbreak of a disease known as Anthrax which is in the West African sub-region and urged Nigerians to stop eating 'pomo' for now.

Source: https://guardian.ng/news/boiling-your-meat-well-does-not-kill-anthrax-expert-warns-nigerians/

The Special Representative commended the important role of Ghana in the sub-region and reaffirmed the continued commitment of the United Nations to support Ghana's efforts towards consolidating democracy and achieving sustainable development.

Source: https://www.africanews.it/english/special-representative-simao-commends-the-important-role-ghana-plays-in-the-sub-region/

This, of course, sets the stage for permanent annexes of OP in every region and sub-region of the country.

Source: https://guyanatimesgy.com/president-irfaan-ali-creating-a-new-dispensation-in-bringing-government-to-the-people/

While efforts are on to integrate the West African region’s capital markets to boost depth and liquidity, the growing infrastructure deficit in Nigeria and the sub-region will put some pressure on them just when they are most needed.

Source: https://punchng.com/stakeholders-challenge-capital-markets-operators-on-infrastructure-funding/