"We, the Heads of State and Government of the Member States of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS): The President of the Republic of BENIN, the President of BURKINA FASO, the Prime Minister of the Republic of CAPE VERDE ... Reaffirming the Treaty establishing the Economic Community of West African States signed in Lagos on 28 May, 1975 and considering its achievements:" (Quoted from paper)