JAMB Government 1984 Question 37

Question 37

OAU and African Union

To which of these groups did Nigeria belong before the formation of the OAU?

  1. A.The Brazzaville group
  2. B.The Monrovia group
  3. C.The Casablanca group
  4. D.The West Africa group
  5. E.The OPEC group
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (The Monrovia group)

Explanation

Nigeria joined the moderate Monrovia group, which favoured gradual co-operation; the radical Casablanca group wanted immediate political union.