"Prince Bagnaba Mba called on [Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS)] member countries to expedite the implementation of their aims and objectives, to improve travelling conditions in the region ... saying: “There should be – as drafted in their aims and objectives – free movement of people and goods, a common tariff regime, cross-fertilisation of cultural practices and promotion of a better economic life for the people of the region”." (Quoted from article)