Question 44
Nigeria's Foreign PolicyThe adoption of non-alignment as a principle of Nigeria's foreign policy was aimed at
- A.fulfilling a basic requirement for acceptance in the UN Security Council
- B.insulating Nigeria against having to take side in the Cold War
- C.promoting Nigeria's leadership aspiration in Africa
- D.attaining equal status with the world powers.
Show the answer and explanation
Answer: B (insulating Nigeria against having to take side in the Cold War)
Explanation
Non-alignment let Nigeria stay out of the East-West Cold War rivalry and act independently.