ECOWAS

Open Ended

Why is the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) important for the countries in West Africa?

Multiple Choice

Who is the current Secretary General of the ECOWAS Parliament in 2024 and which country is he from?

• M. John Azumah from Ghana

• M. John Azumah from Nigeria

• M. John Azumah from Senegal

• M. John Azumah from Mali

Open Ended

Explain the significance of Abuja and Lome in the administrative structure of ECOWAS.

Multiple Choice

Which three West African countries announced their intention to withdraw from ECOWAS in January 2024?

• Burkina Faso, Mali, Niger

• Nigeria, Ghana, Senegal

• Mauritania, Mali, Niger

• Burkina Faso, Nigeria, Mauritania

Multiple Choice

Which organ is responsible for appointing the executive secretary and approving treaties and agreements within ECOWAS?

• Council of Ministers

• Executive Secretariat

• Assembly of Heads of States

• Executive Secretary

Multiple Select

Select all the functions that are performed by the Council of Ministers in ECOWAS.

• Implements decisions of the Assembly of Heads of States

• Appoints two deputy executive secretaries

• Prepares the agenda for the meeting of Heads of State and Government

• Approves the organization's budget

Fill in the Blank

The principal executive officer of ECOWAS is the ___, who is elected for a fixed tenure of four years.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a function of the Executive Secretariat in ECOWAS?

• Formulation of policies

• Implementation of decisions

• Conducting elections

• Keeping all the files of the organization

Multiple Choice

Who was the Executive Secretary of ECOWAS from 1985 to 1989?

• Momodu Munu

• Dr Abbas Bundu

• Benjamin Edourd

• Dr Mohammed Ibn Chambas

Fill in the Blank

The headquarters of the Fund for Cooperation, Compensation and Development is located in ___

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a function of the Fund for Cooperation, Compensation and Development?

• Providing compensation to member states

• Guaranteeing foreign investments

• Promoting development projects

• Organizing elections in member states

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is the main function of the Community Tribunal in ECOWAS?

• To settle disputes among member states

• To manage trade agreements

• To oversee elections

• To regulate natural resources

Multiple Select

Which of the following are technical and specialised commissions of ECOWAS?

• The industry, agriculture and natural resources commission

• The trade, customs, immigration, monetary and payments commission

• The transport, telecommunications and energy commission

• The education and health commission

Open Ended

List and briefly explain any two problems faced by ECOWAS as mentioned in the slides.

Open Ended

Describe two achievements of ECOWAS that have contributed to regional unity and cooperation.

Fill in the Blank

The removal of ___ duties is one of the achievements of ECOWAS.

Multiple Choice

Where was the OPEC headquarters moved to on September 1, 1965?

• Geneva, Switzerland

• Vienna, Austria

• Baghdad, Iraq

• Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Open Ended

Reflecting on the leadership of ECOWAS, what do you think are the key challenges faced by its presidents in promoting regional cooperation?

Multiple Choice

Who is the current President of ECOWAS?

• Julius Maada Bio

• Bola Ahmed Tinubu

• Muhammadu Buhari

• Nana Akufo-Addo