Big news don land for West Africa as ECOWAS officially appoint Aliko Dangote — Africa richest man — as the pioneer chairman of the ECOWAS Business Council (EBC).

The announcement cause serious buzz across the sub-region on Tuesday, as people hail the choice, say Dangote get the brain, money power and business experience to move West African economy forward.

According to ECOWAS, the new council go focus on boosting trade, removing business wahala between member countries, and attracting bigger investments to the region. Dem believe say Dangote leadership fit bring fresh ideas and strong private-sector backing.

Many business experts don yan say this appoint no surprise because Dangote get track record for building industries, creating jobs and pushing African-made products enter global market.

For social media, reactions full ground — some dey celebrate, others dey expect quick results as the business mogul take over the new role.

With Dangote now in front seat, all eyes dey on how the EBC go transform West Africa business landscape.