JAMB Government 2004 Question 13

Question 13

Nigeria's Foreign Policy

Nigeria demonstrated her commitment to the policy of non-alignment during the regime of

  1. A.Ibrahim Babangida
  2. B.Muhammadu Buhari
  3. C.Johnson Aguiyi-Ironsi
  4. D.Murtala Muhammed
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: D (Murtala Muhammed)

Explanation

Murtala Muhammed's government recognised the MPLA in Angola in 1975 against US wishes, a bold show of independence from both power blocs.