JAMB Government 2006 Question 46

Question 46

Nigeria's Foreign Policy

Nigeria became a frontline state in the Southern African liberation struggle because of her

  1. A.influence on African proxy wars
  2. B.commitment to end colonialism
  3. C.anti-apartheid stance
  4. D.connection with South Africa.
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Answer: C (anti-apartheid stance)

Explanation

Nigeria's strong opposition to apartheid, with money, diplomacy and sanctions, earned it the title of frontline state though it is far from Southern Africa.