JAMB Government 2004 Question 7

Question 7

ECOWAS

The Lagos Treaty of May 28th, 1975 led to the formation of the

  1. A.African Economic Summit
  2. B.Lagos Plan of Action
  3. C.Economic Community of West African States
  4. D.Economic Commission for Africa
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Answer: C (Economic Community of West African States)

Explanation

ECOWAS was created by the Treaty of Lagos signed on 28 May 1975 by 15 West African states.