ECOWAS - Jamb Economics Past Questions and Answers

Question 1:

• JAMB 2019

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has been slow in achieving its objective because of______________

A. The activities of multinationals
B. Inadequate personnel at the secretariat
C. Political instability
D. Inadequate international support

Question 2:

• JAMB 2017

Which of the following statement is TRUE about ECOWAS?

A. The aim of ECOWAS is to ensure economic stability
B. Bigger state in the community dominate the small state
C. Members of the ECOWAS community can form cartel and create monopolies
D. English is the only official language of ECOWAS

Question 3:

• JAMB 2017

The basic aim of Economic Community of West African States is the

A. Discouragement of trade among member states
B. Encouragement of revolts against former colonial masters
C. Establishment of its headquarters in each members state
D. Liberalization of trade among member states

Question 4:

• JAMB 2016

One major problem encountered by ECOWAS is_______?

A. Conflict of interest among members
B. Increasing population
C. Weakness in the trade relationship
D. Language barrier

Question 5:

• JAMB 1982

The main economic goal of ECOWAS is the attainment of ?

A. Regional free trade
B. Multilateral trade
C. Bilateral trade
D. Economic self-reliance
E. The economic emancipation of Africa