JAMB Government 1980 Question 48

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) came into being

1. A.through the combined efforts of Gambia, Ivory Coast and Liberia
2. B.to promote economic growth and development through freer and expanded trade between its members
3. C.to enable the sixteen member states surrender their sovereignties to a supranational regional community
4. D.to help the poorest countries catch up with the richer ones
5. E.to establish mutual defence and security arrangements between members