Question 24
ECOWASThe Economic Community for West African States (ECOWAS) was established primarily to
- A.create a common currency for member countries
- B.prevent neo-colonialism
- C.sideline French West African countries in economic activities
- D.promote economic growth and development among member states.
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Answer: D (promote economic growth and development among member states.)
Explanation
The 1975 Lagos Treaty set up ECOWAS mainly to promote economic cooperation, growth and integration in West Africa.