GCE Government 1990 Question 8

Question 8

Nigeria's Foreign Policy

Nigeria broke diplomatic relations with Israel because of that country's

  1. A.raid on a Ugandan town.
  2. B.occupation of Arab territories, including Egypt.
  3. C.non-support of Nigerian civil war.
  4. D.support for South Africa.
  5. E.Refusal to accept pilgrims from Africa.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (occupation of Arab territories, including Egypt.)

Explanation

In 1973 Nigeria broke ties with Israel over its occupation of Arab (including Egyptian) territory. Relations were restored in 1992.