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WAEC Government 1997 Question 57

Question 57

ECOWAS

Which of the following Heads of State initiated the formation of ECOWAS?

  1. A.Yakubu Gowon and Gnasingbe Eyadema
  2. B.Dauda Jawara and Abdoul Diouf
  3. C.Sekou Toure and Joseph Momoh
  4. D.Thomas Sankara and Samuel Doe
  5. E.Ahmadu Ahidjo and Paul Biya.
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Answer: A (Yakubu Gowon and Gnasingbe Eyadema)

Explanation

General Yakubu Gowon of Nigeria and General Gnassingbé Eyadéma of Togo led the moves that produced the ECOWAS treaty in Lagos in 1975.