JAMB Government 1987 Question 32

Question 32

Nationalism

The Nigerian Youth Movement was formed to

  1. A.fight for greater participation of Nigerians in colonial politics
  2. B.enable the educated elite seize power from the chiefs
  3. C.establish more schools throughout the country
  4. D.fight for the free movement of youths
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: A (fight for greater participation of Nigerians in colonial politics)

Explanation

The NYM (1936, from the Lagos Youth Movement) pressed for more Nigerian participation in government and better opportunities under colonial rule.