| I West African Games | |
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| Dates | 27 August – 3 September 1977 |
| Host city | Lagos, Nigeria |
| Venue | National Stadium, Lagos |
| Events | 34 |
| Participation | 10 nations |
The athletics competition at the West African Games was held from 27 August – 3 September 1977 at the National Stadium, Lagos in Lagos, Nigeria. A total 34 events were contested, 21 for men and 13 for women