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Treaty of Lagos establishes ECOWAS

Fifteen West African heads of state and government signed the ECOWAS treaty in Lagos.

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28 May 1975

Treaty of Lagos establishes ECOWAS

Fifteen West African heads of state and government signed the ECOWAS treaty in Lagos.

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Fifteen West African heads of state and government signed the ECOWAS treaty in Lagos. The community aimed to promote regional economic integration.

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