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Geography Paper 2 , Nov/Dec 2008  
Questions:   1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9   Main
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Question 7

Write a geographical account of ECOWAS under the following headings:
(a) Aims and objectives;
(b) Achievements;
(c) Problems;
(d) Possible solutions.

 

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Observation

This was a very popular question among the candidates and many candidates who attempted it scored good marks.

Those who did not do well failed to state the achievements of ECOWAS which include:

- free movement of people without visa;
- establishment of ECOWAS sponsored bank (ECOBANK);
- greater sporting link with the establishment of West African Football Union (WAFU);
- trade liberalization;
- cultural integration;
- military co-operation with the formation of ECOMOG;
- technical aid;
- promotion of unity;
- establishment of ECOWAS traveling certificate;
- creation of ECOWAS Brown card – an insurance cover for travelers;
- international telecommunication link;
- establishment of ECOWAS Secretariat at Abuja;
- establishment of ECOWAS Pipe line Project (WAPCO);
- resident permit

 

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