GCE Government 1990 Question 59

Question 59

Nigeria's Foreign Policy

Which of the following statements best describes Nigeria's foreign policy between 1960 and 1966?

  1. A.Cautious and relatively inactive
  2. B.Truly non-aligned
  3. C.Heavily dependent on eastern bloc countries
  4. D.Very active and prominent in West African sub-region
  5. E.Dynamic and active
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Answer: A (Cautious and relatively inactive)

Explanation

Under Balewa, Nigeria's foreign policy was conservative, cautious and pro-Western.