(A) Draw a sketch map of West Africa. On the map, locate and name: i. two ECOWAS countries along the coast.
ii. two ECOWAS countries in the interior.
iii. the capitals of any three of the countries in (a)(i) and (ii) above.
(B) Highlight three problems facing the Economic Community of West African States. 1. Poor transport and communication.
ii. Fear of domination.
iii. Differences in currencies.
iv. Differences in language.
v. Political instability.
vi. Unions within the union.
vii. Attachment to former colonial masters.
viii. Similarity of products.
ix. Unwillingness/inability of some countries to pay their dues.
(C) Suggest possible solutions to the problems in (b) above. a. Improvement of transport and communication network.
b. Adoption of a common currency.
c. Ensuring political stability by good governance.
d. Encouraging common languages.
e. Diversification of crop production.
f. Detachment from colonial masters.
g. Great commitment.