Nigeria's membership of the ECOWAS is informed by her desire to

Nigeria's membership of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) is informed by her desire to promote economic integration in the West African sub-region. The organization was established in 1975 to promote economic cooperation and integration among its member states, with the goal of creating a common market and ultimately a common currency. As the most populous country in West Africa and one of its largest economies, Nigeria has played a leading role in the organization and has been instrumental in the development of its various programs and initiatives aimed at promoting economic growth and regional integration.