WAEC Government 2021 Question 24

Question 24

ECOWAS

The Economic Community for West African States (ECOWAS) was established primarily to

  1. A.create a common currency for member countries
  2. B.prevent neo-colonialism
  3. C.sideline French West African countries in economic activities
  4. D.promote economic growth and development among member states.
Show the answer and explanation

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.