JAMB Government 1998 Question 45

Question 45

Nigeria's Foreign Policy

At independence in 1960, the permission to establish a diplomatic mission in Nigeria was not granted to

  1. A.the United States of America
  2. B.Japan
  3. C.the United Kingdom
  4. D.the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: D (the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics)

Explanation

Balewa's pro-Western government delayed letting the Soviet Union open an embassy in Lagos at independence. It was allowed only later.