Question 10
Nigeria's Foreign PolicyThe progressive nature of Nigeria's foreign policy between 1975 and 1979 is attributed to all the following except
- A.the influence of radical intellectuals.
- B.military officers who were acting in foreign affairs before coming into the government .
- C.the influence of the American government.
- D.Nigeria's oil money.
- E.public opinion.
Show the answer and explanation
Answer: C (the influence of the American government.)
Explanation
The Murtala/Obasanjo foreign policy was often anti-American (e.g. over Angola), so it was not due to American influence.