The Chief Executive Officer and Publisher of Paradigm News International, Mr. Raymond Nyayiti Enoch, on Tuesday paid a courtesy visit to the Commissioner for Internal Services of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), Dr. Habibu Yaya Bappah, at the ECOWAS Commission Headquarters in Abuja.
The visit was aimed at congratulating Dr. Bappah on his recent appointment and reaffirming Paradigm News International’s support for his mandate to strengthen institutional integrity, transparency, and citizen-focused service delivery within the ECOWAS region.
Speaking during the meeting, Mr. Enoch described the visit as one of goodwill and strategic engagement. He reiterated the media organisation’s commitment to responsible journalism, ethical reporting, and fact-based storytelling that supports regional integration and sustainable development.
He also stressed the need to combat misinformation and disinformation, noting the critical role of the media in democratic governance and public accountability.
Mr. Enoch said Paradigm News International remains dedicated to promoting the ECOWAS Vision 2050 by telling the regional story with integrity, amplifying citizens’ voices, and fostering unity across West Africa.
He further expressed appreciation to the ECOWAS Commission for recognising the media as a strategic stakeholder, recalling his experience as a recipient of the ECOWAS Excellence Award, which he described as a motivation to maintain high standards in public communication.
In his response, Dr. Bappah welcomed the visit and commended Paradigm News International for its consistent coverage of ECOWAS activities. He reaffirmed the Commission’s openness to constructive engagement with the media and indicated that avenues for collaboration would be explored, particularly in public outreach, citizen engagement, and the promotion of regional values.
The meeting,, as noticed by WorldClass247News, underscored the growing collaboration between ECOWAS and credible media organisations in advancing transparency, inclusive governance, and regional resilience across West Africa.