The essence of ECOWAS is to ______?

A. bring political parties together
B. foster interstate economic and political co-operation
C. emerging political event
D. expansion of scopes and powers

Correct Answer:

Option B – foster interstate economic and political co-operation

Explanation

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) is a regional organization of 15 West African countries established on 28 May 1975. Its main goal is the promotion of economic integration among its members. Indeed, ECOWASis one of the five regional pillars of the African Economic Community (AEC).