- West African States, of Historic solidarity,
Come, unite and develop a buoyant economy!
Freedom returning from the yokes of past captivity,
Now West Africa becomes the Economic Community!
Great were the kingdoms of our past:
Ever our bond renewed shall last!
It’s no mystery,
We’ll make history-
From the ocean, to rain forests and the Savannahs;
Working hand In hand,
Each and every land,
We shall progress happily ECOWAS!
- Peace and unity and social justice everywhere,
Cultural integration and liberty we declare!
Women and youth, all shall maintain our future bright,
In health;
Human and natural resources shall sustain our wealth.
West Africa, our region State:
Steadfast shall stand our union great!
It’s no mystery,
We’ve made history
From the sea shores to the desert, through the Savannahs:
Each and every land,
All will, hand in hand,
Ever progress happily in ECOWAS!
