ECOWAS, the Economic Community of West African States, was established primarily for economic advantages. It is a regional organization of 15 West African countries that aims to promote economic cooperation, regional integration, and development in the West African region. The organization seeks to achieve this by facilitating the free movement of people, goods, and services, promoting economic growth and development, and enhancing regional trade and investment. While ECOWAS has some political and social objectives, its main focus is on promoting economic cooperation and integration among its member states.