Nigeria played fundamental roles in the creation of
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Explanation:
Nigeria played a fundamental role in the creation of ECOWAS, the Economic Community of West African States. Nigeria, under the leadership of General Yakubu Gowon, was one of the principal architects of ECOWAS. The idea of a West African economic community was championed by Nigeria and Togo, and it was Nigeria's diplomatic efforts and financial commitment that helped to bring the organisation into being in 1975. Nigeria has since been a major financier and driver of ECOWAS programmes and activities.
Nigeria played a fundamental role in the creation of ECOWAS, the Economic Community of West African States. Nigeria, under the leadership of General Yakubu Gowon, was one of the principal architects of ECOWAS. The idea of a West African economic community was championed by Nigeria and Togo, and it was Nigeria's diplomatic efforts and financial commitment that helped to bring the organisation into being in 1975. Nigeria has since been a major financier and driver of ECOWAS programmes and activities.