NECO Civic Education 2014 Question 44

Question 44

Foreign Policy and International Organisations

The land contention between Nigeria and Cameroon is called

  1. A.Bakassi Penisula.
  2. B.Bonny Island.
  3. C.Calabar River.
  4. D.Lekki Penisula.
  5. E.Victoria Island.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: A (Bakassi Penisula.)

Explanation

Nigeria and Cameroon disputed the Bakassi Peninsula; the ICJ awarded it to Cameroon in 2002 and Nigeria handed it over in 2008.