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What was the primary objective behind the establishment of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) in 1975?

  1. To promote economic cooperation and regional integration among West African statesAnswer
  2. B
    To establish a standing military force to replace national armed forces
  3. C
    To isolate West African trade from international markets outside Africa
  4. D
    To merge member countries into a single unitary government with one central parliament

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The primary objective behind the establishment of ECOWAS was to promote economic cooperation and regional integration among West African states.
The Treaty of Lagos (1975) established ECOWAS primarily to promote economic integration, free movement of goods, and collective self-reliance across West Africa.

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Recall the fundamental founding intent of ECOWAS.
ECOWAS was created on May 28, 1975, through the Treaty of Lagos specifically to foster economic self-reliance, harmonized trade policies, and regional development.
Distinguishing the core mandate of an international organization from peripheral or misinterpreted political and military goals.

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Primary Objective of ECOWAS
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