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JAMB Government 2001 Question 40

Question 40

Nigeria's Foreign Policy

Nigeria's departure from pro-west policy during the Murtala Mohammed regime was as a result of

  1. A.the economic interest of the West in Nigeria
  2. B.Nigeria's increased international influence
  3. C.the growing trade between Nigeria and the East
  4. D.Nigeria's concern for decolonization in Africa
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Answer: D (Nigeria's concern for decolonization in Africa)

Explanation

Murtala broke with the West over Angola and Southern Africa, backing the MPLA despite US pressure, because he was committed to ending colonialism and white minority rule in Africa.