Which of the following are achievements of ECOWAS I. common market II. free movement of people III. military cooperation IV. trade restriction

Analyzing the question: You are asked to pick the statements that are achievements of ECOWAS (Economic Community of West African States, founded in 1975 in Lagos).

Concept: ECOWAS aims to promote economic integration, trade liberalization, and regional peace and security among its member states.

Checking each statement:

• I. Common market: ECOWAS has worked toward a common market, with trade liberalization and a common external tariff. This is an achievement.
• II. Free movement of people: The 1979 Protocol on Free Movement of Persons gives citizens the right to enter and reside in member states without a visa for up to 90 days. This is an achievement.
• III. Military cooperation: ECOWAS created ECOMOG, its peacekeeping force, which intervened in Liberia and Sierra Leone. This is an achievement.
• IV. Trade restriction: ECOWAS exists to remove trade barriers, not impose them. This is not an achievement.

Combining the results: I, II and III are achievements, and IV is not.

Exam tip: In questions like this, spot the statement that contradicts the organization's purpose. ECOWAS means integration, so "trade restriction" is the odd one out. Removing it from the choices leaves only option A.