WAEC Government 2021 Objective — Question 24
Question 24 of 50 from the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) Government 2021 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.
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The 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
- D. promote economic growth and development among member statesCorrect
Explanation
ECOWAS is a sub-regional organization formed by West African countries mainly to promote co-operation and contribute to the progress of economic growth and development of the African continent; it was established on May 28, 1975.
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