FRENCH INFLUENCE ON FRANCOPHONE AFRICAN COUNTRIES AND ITS EFFECT ON ECOWAS
FRENCH INFLUENCE ON FRANCOPHONE AFRICAN COUNTRIES AND ITS EFFECT ON ECOWAS
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Date
2000-05
Authors
ABDULLAHI, ABUBAKAR. A
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Abstract
In the research, effort is made towards assessing the role of France in the regional
integration of West African countries.
On Assessment, it was discovered that the long time linkages of the Francophone
countries due their colonial experiences with France amongst other factors, has seriously
hindered the process of integrating the West African sub-region.
An attempt towards this integration process was champoned by Nigeria via the formation
of ECOWAS in 1975. Despite these laudable objectives, the organization has beleaguered with
so many problems. Hence, the need to find a lasting solution to the multitude of problems.
Based on the global assessment of the problems militating against the growth and
attainment of the set objectives of ECOWAS, it is recommended that certain positive measures
such as "Re-colonization" of the region by the powerful state (Nigeria), through economic
diplomacy, military, cultural and educational programmes be undertaken to attain the set
objectives of ECOWAS. In addition, Nigeria needs to strengthen bilateral relations, expand
educational, cultural and military co-operation with France.
Lastly, Nigeria should be at the vanguard, in collaboration with West African leaders in
protecting the overall interest of the West African sub-region.
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A RESEARCH THESIS SUBMITTED TO THE POSTGRADUATE SCHOOL,
AHMADU BELLO UNIVERSITY, ZARIA, IN PARTIAL FULFILLMENT
OF THE REQUIREMENTS FOR THE AWARD OF MASTERS
IN INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS AND DIPLOMACY
(M. I. A. D) DEGREE.
DEPARTMENT OF POLITICAL SCIENCE,
FACULTY OF SOCIAL SCIENCE,
AHMADU BELLO UNIVERSITY
ZARIA - NIGERIA.
Keywords
FRENCH INFLUENCE,, FRANCOPHONE AFRICAN COUNTRIES,, ITS EFFECT,, ECOWAS ,