The essence of ECOWAS is to________

A.

bring political parties together

B.

foster interstate economic and political co-operation

C.

emerging political event

D.

expansion of scopes and powers

Correct answer is B

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) is a regional organisation of 15 West African countries established on 28 May 1975. Its main goal is the promotion of the economic integration among its members. Indeed, ECOWASis one the five regional pillars of the African Economic Community (AEC).