SS 3 Government (1st, 2nd & 3rd Term)

Origin of U.N.O The United Nations (UN) was established in the aftermath of World War II, with the goal of promoting international peace, security, cooperation, and development. Its origins can be traced back to several key events: 1. League of Nations: The League of Nations was the precursor to the UN and was established after

PURPOSES OF THE AGENCIES OF U.N.O To reduce international conflicts: The establishment of this agencies has helped to a very large extend in reducing international conflicts to the barest minimum. International interests: Another purpose for setting up these agencies is to integrate the interest of the various nations. To promote World peace: The establishment of

ACHIEVEMENTS OF ECOWAS The body has removed all customs duties in the areas of importation and exportation of goods within the sub-region. Member states cooperate in the areas of sports and culture. ECOWAS has helped to unite the people of member nations irrespective of the differences in ideology, beliefs and so on. Formation of ECOMOG:

The Common Wealth of Nations is a voluntary association of the independent Countries that were formerly British Colonies. It is made up of Britain and Countries that were at one point in time or the other British colonies. The United States of America, though a former British colony, is not a member. The British monarch

The African Union was established on Monday 8th of July 2002 by African Heads of State in Durban South Africa. This marked the end of the Organization of Africa Unity (O.A.U) after 39 years of its existence. The formation of the African Union (A.U) was initiated by Libyan leader Moamen Gadhafi, who first proposed it

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) was created by the Treaty in Lagos, Nigeria, on 28th May, 1975. It was created to promote economic trade, national cooperation and monetary union, for growth and development throughout West Africa. The administrative headquarters of the community is located in Abuja, while the fundraising headquarters is located

ORGANS OF THE U.N.O The following are the organs of the U.N.O The General Assembly. The Security Council. The Secretariat. The trusteeship Council. The International Court of Justice. The Economic and Social Council. The General Assembly The General Assembly is the central organ of the U.N.O. Its membership includes all member countries of the U.N.O.

SPECIALIZED AGENCIES OF THE U.N.O Specialized agencies are bodies that are independent and exist under the umbrella of the U.N.O. These agencies are given special assignments which help U.N.O. to achieve its aims and objectives. The activities of these specialized agencies are coordinated and supervised by the main organ of the U.N.O. called the Economic

DEFINITION OF OPEC The Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) is an intergovernmental organization consisting of 13 oil-producing countries. OPEC was founded in 1960 in Baghdad, Iraq, with the goal of coordinating and unifying petroleum policies among its member countries to ensure fair and stable prices in the global oil market. The current member

ORGANS OF THE COMMONWEALTH OF NATIONS The following are the organs of the Commonwealth of Nations and their functions. The Commonwealth of Nations is an intergovernmental organization comprised of 54 member countries, most of which are former territories of the British Empire. The organization does not have organs in the traditional sense like some other