Page 3 Mindful of the Treaty establishing the African Economic Community signed in Abuja on 3 June 1991; Affirming that our final goal is the accelerated and sustained economic development of Member States, culminating in the economic union of West Africa; Bearing in mind our Decision A/DEC.10/5/90 of 30 May 1990 relating to the establishment of a Committee of Eminent Persons to submit proposals for the review of the Treaty; Aware that the review of the treaty arises, inter alia, from the need for the Community to adapt to the changes on the international scene in order to derive greater benefits from those changes; Considering also the need to modify the Community's strategies in order to accelerate the economic integration process in the region; Accepting the need to share the benefits of economic cooperation and integration among Member States in a just and equitable manner; Have decided to revise the Treaty of 28 May 1975 establishing the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) and have accordingly agreed as follows.