JAMB Government 2006 Question 49

Question 49

Nigeria's Foreign Policy

Nigeria's concern for decolonization in Africa was responsible for her abandonment of pro-West policy during the

  1. A.Shonekan administration
  2. B.Shagari administration
  3. C.Aguiyi-Ironsi regime
  4. D.Murtala regime.
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Answer: D (Murtala regime.)

Explanation

Murtala Muhammed's regime (1975-76) took a bold anti-colonial stand, such as backing the MPLA in Angola against Western wishes.