WAEC Government 2019 Question 24

Question 24

ECOWAS

To facilitate movement of people from one member state to another, the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has

  1. A.created several border posts within member states.
  2. B.waived visa requirements for citizens of member countries.
  3. C.created one currency for all member countries.
  4. D.maintained regional peace and security through deployment of forces.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (waived visa requirements for citizens of member countries.)

Explanation

The 1979 Protocol on Free Movement lets ECOWAS citizens visit other member states without a visa for up to 90 days.