The Lagos Treaty of May 28th 1975 led to the formation of the?

A. African Economic Summit
B. Lagos Plan Of Action
C. Economic Community of West African States
D. Economic Commission for Africa

Correct Answer:

Option C – Economic Community of West African States

Explanation

The Lagos Treaty of May 28th 1975 led to the formation of Economic Community of West African States.

The original fifteen member countries that signed the Treaty were:

1. Benin Republic
2. Burkina Faso
3. Cote D’lvoire
4. The Gambia
5. Ghana
6. Guinea
7. Guinea Bissau
8. Liberia
9. Mauritania
10. Niger
11. Nigeria
12. Senegal
13. Sierra Leone
14. Mali and Togo
15. Cape Verde later joined the organization in 1976