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MOFCOM provides $31.6 million grant for ECOWAS Headquarters Building Construction Project
| Funder | China Ministry of Commerce |
|---|---|
| Recipient Organization | Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) |
| Country | Africa, regional |
| Start Date | Mar 14, 2018 |
| End Date | Aug 09, 2031 |
| Duration | 4,896 days |
| Number of Grantees | 1 |
| Roles | Recipient |
| Data Source | AidData Chinese Aid |
| Grant ID | 92318 |
Grant Description
On March 14, 2018, the Commission of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) and the Chinese Government signed a $31.6 million grant agreement for the ECOWAS Headquarters Building Construction Project.
The purpose of the project is to construct a new headquarters building for ECOWAS in Abuja, Nigeria and consolidate ECOWAS operations from three buildings to one. The Chinese Government also agreed agreed to cover the cost of the first 3-years of maintenance for the building. On July 10, 2019, the parties signed a project implementation agreement.
China National Machinery Industry Corporation (Sinomach) is the contractor responsible for project implementation. Construction was originally scheduled to commence in January 2020. However, a groundbreaking ceremony did not take place until December 4, 2022. The project was originally scheduled to reach completion within 26 months (March 1, 2022).
Staff Comments
- The Chinese project title is 援西非国家经济共同体总部办公楼项目.
- The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) is a 15-member regional group in Africa with a directive of promoting economic integration in all fields of activity of the constituting countries. Member countries that are part of ECOWAS include Benin, Burkina Faso, Cape Verde, Cote d’ Ivoire, The Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea Bissau, Liberia, Mali, Niger, Nigeria, Sierra Leone, Senegal and Togo
Sources & References
- ECOWAS and China sign Implementation Agreement for the Commission’s New Headquarter Building
- About ECOWAS Doing Business in ECOWAS Life in the Community ECOWAS Law Documentation ECOWAS Sectors EventsEventsNewsNews ECOWAS signs MOU with China for the construction of the new ECOWAS Commission Headquarters
- ECOWAS signs MOU with China for the construction of the new ECOWAS Commission Headquarters
- ECOWAS signs MOU with China for the construction of the new ECOWAS Commission Headquarters
- Free gift? China extends influence in Africa with $32M grant for regional HQ
- New ECOWAS Abuja headquarter’s project throws up consultancy jobs
- 援西非国家经济共同体总部办公楼项目技术会议纪要在京签署
- 西非国家经济共同体代表团来华参加援西非国家经济共同体总部办公楼项目设计方案评选工作
- 商务部国际经济合作事务局援某国总部办公楼项目公开招标公告, 【动态】国机中机六院中标我国对西共体援助的首例工程——总部办公楼项目
- Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Leaders Lay Foundation for a New Headquarters Building in Abuja
- A glimpse into China-aided ECOWAS headquarters under construction
- ECOWAS Leaders Lay Foundation for a New Headquarters Building in Abuja Loan applications and disbursements are still being received and processed as the projects continue to evolve. Ongoing monitoring and evaluation are in place to ensure project continuity.
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Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS)
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