Under the ECOWAS agreement, a Nigerian can enter and stay in Ghana without a Visa for a period of ________

Analyze the question: The question asks about the ECOWAS Protocol on Free Movement of Persons, Residence and Establishment (1979). It gives citizens of member states the right to enter another member state without a visa for a fixed period.

Explain the concept: Under the ECOWAS Protocol on Free Movement, the first phase (right of entry and visa-free stay) allows a citizen of any member state to enter another member state without a visa for up to 90 days, as long as they have valid travel documents (such as a passport) and an international health certificate. To stay beyond 90 days, they must apply for a residence permit.

Solution:

• A. 100 days: not the ECOWAS provision.
• B. 30 days: some countries use this for other visitors, but it is not the ECOWAS standard.
• C. 90 days: matches the ECOWAS Protocol.
• D. 14 days: not the ECOWAS provision.

So a Nigerian can enter and stay in Ghana visa-free for 90 days.

Exam tip: Remember "ECOWAS = 90 days". The Protocol has three phases: (1) right of entry and visa-free stay up to 90 days, (2) right of residence, (3) right of establishment. JAMB often asks about the first phase, so link "entry" with "90 days".