On May 28, 1975, a defining moment in West Africa’s history unfolded in Lagos. Heads of state from across the region gathered to sign the Treaty of Lagos, giving birth to the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS). The host and chief proponent of this vision was Nigeria’s then Head o
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Faith Omoboye
Faith Omoboye is a foreign affairs correspondent with background in History and International relations. Her work focuses on African politics, diplomacy, and global governance.
