By Elimu Assistant Team 
Achievements of ECOWAS
- The defence Act adopted by ECOWAS in 1981 provided military support to any Member state attacked by outsiders. Their defence force known as ECOMOG was instrumental in quelling civil wars in Liberia and Sierra Leone.
- Economically, Member states benefit from ECOWAS. For example, Nigeria provides her oil to member states at a reduced price.
- The community has enabled regular meeting of the Heads of State to tackle problems facing the region.
- Socio-cultural exchanges within the West African region have promoted good relations among the people.
- Improvement has been realized in transport, trade, agriculture and communication.
- The organization has resolved political problems facing member states.
- ECOWAS has enabled citizens of member states to move freely from one country to another through waiver of visa requirements.
- There has been progress in education through the establishment of a Joint examination Syllabus for West African States.
