ABSTRACT
The purpose of this study is to examine
the role of Nigeria in the formation of regional organization (ECOWAS)
considering the need for West Africa to have a regional organization
with common goals and the formative years of ECOWAS. This research also
examine the Nigeria’s interest in ECOWAS and the successes/challenges of
the regional organization. Data was obtained from the secondary sources
like Journals, textbooks, internet and all other secondary sources.
More data were also gathered through interviews. The data obtained was
analyzed using thematic format and a descriptive essay and the result
revealed that Nigeria played a major role in the formation of ECOWAS
because their special interest is in regional and borderless
organization uniting the West African countries to improve trade and
transportation with an introduction of common currency. Nigeria has
played a leading role in funding the organization. However, the
organization has not been able to achieve many of the goals in the
mission system due to several challenges and the non supportive nature
of some member countries. This study concludes that Nigeria should
continue playing the big brother role to ensure the success of the
regional organization. It however recommends that other west African
countries should come together in cooperation to ensure the success of
the organization.