ECOWAS was established in
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Explanation:
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) was established in 1975. It was created by the Treaty of Lagos, which was signed on 28 May 1975 by fifteen West African countries. The formation of ECOWAS was driven by the desire to promote economic integration, cooperation and development in the West African sub-region. Nigeria, under the leadership of General Yakubu Gowon, played a leading role in its establishment.
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) was established in 1975. It was created by the Treaty of Lagos, which was signed on 28 May 1975 by fifteen West African countries. The formation of ECOWAS was driven by the desire to promote economic integration, cooperation and development in the West African sub-region. Nigeria, under the leadership of General Yakubu Gowon, played a leading role in its establishment.