WAEC Government 2004 Question 48

Question 48

ECOWAS

The primary objective of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) is to

  1. A.prevent crimes in West Africa
  2. B.promote the socio-economic development of member states
  3. C.control pollution and environmental degradation
  4. D.promote universal human rights.
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Answer: B (promote the socio-economic development of member states)

Explanation

ECOWAS was set up in 1975 mainly to promote economic integration and development among its members.