The ECOWAS Bank for Investment and Development EBID has marked a historic milestone with the official inauguration of its first regional representative office in Abidjan, Cte d'Ivoire, to bring its operations closer to its member states and key stakeholders.
The establishment of this regional office, which follows an agreement signed on May 12, 2025, between EBID and the government of Cte d'Ivoire, underscores EBID's unwavering commitment to fostering socio-economic development across the ECOWAS sub-region.
In her opening address, Honourable Nial Kaba, Minister for Economy, Planning and Development of the Republic of Cote d'Ivoire, and also Governor of EBID, lauded the initiative of the establishment of the office, stating, "This marks a significant step forward in the implementation of the vision of our regional development institution, and on behalf of the government of the Republic of Cte d'Ivoire, I would like to express our satisfaction and our full willingness to support the Bank ". She emphasised that the office would act as "a strategic partner, a place for exchange and coordination and a bridge between the bank, member states, the private sector and civil society."
