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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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