This Unit is responsible for all issues relating to Regional Integration matters of the Ministry. The Unit monitors the regional integration programmes at ECOWAS, AU and OIC levels. In close collaboration with the relevant sectors, it coordinates the implementations and reporting of the ECOWAS, AU and OIC regional programmes. The Unit is also responsible for coordination of national preparatory works on negotiations of regional integration programmes to ensure that national interests are adequately taken into account during the preparation and implementation of such programmes.