Outline any five contribution of Nigeria towards the growth of Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS)
i. Nigeria played an active role in the information of Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) as well as being an initial signatory to the Lagos Treaty
ii. Provision of high profile personnel for the ECOWAS Secretariat/agencies since its inception
iii. Nigeria Heads of State had served as chairman of ECOWAS
iv. Nigeria has played major roles in peace-keeping operations in Liberia, Sierra Leone and Coted'lvoire
v. Nigeria regularly attends all ECOWAS summits.
vi. Nigeria contributes to the development of ECOWAS by hosting summits and conferences
vii. Nigeria makes available petroleum products to other ECOWAS countries in need
viii. Membership of ECOWAS Parliament makes Nigeria to contribute to sub-regional issues
ix. Financial contribution: Nigeria pays her dues regularly to both the Secretariat and the ECOWAS Fund
x. Actively participates in ECOWAS sponsored activities like trade fair, sports etc
xi. Gives humanitarian assistance to citizens of ECOWAS countries who have been displaced as a result of war
xii. Implementation of ECOWAS protocols e.g the protocol in democracy and good governance, protocol on the fight against corruption etc
xiii. Nigeria has joined other ECOWAS countries in undertaking key projects e.g West African Gas Pipeline
xiv. Nigeria has allowed free movement of ECOWAS citizens, goods and services
xv. Sending officials to monitor elections in member states.
Contributions ({{ comment_count }})
Please wait...
Modal title
Report
Block User
{{ feedback_modal_data.title }}