JAMB Government 2002 Question 45

Question 45

Nigeria's Foreign Policy

Nigeria's active role in the liberation of some countries in Southern Africa earned her

  1. A.recognition as the giant of Africa
  2. B.membership of SADC
  3. C.the status of a frontline state
  4. D.the chairmanship of the Eminent Persons Group.
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Answer: C (the status of a frontline state)

Explanation

Although far from Southern Africa, Nigeria gave so much support against apartheid and colonial rule there that it was treated as a frontline state.