Theory question 102
Nationalism and National SymbolsSection A: National Ethics, Discipline, Rights and Obligations
(a) State three significance of nationalism to political development in Nigeria.
(b) Highlight three nationalistic roles of Kwame Nkrumah.
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(a) Any three:
Led to Nigeria's independence in 1960.
Promoted national unity and consciousness.
Led to the formation of political parties and newspapers.
Led to constitutional reforms and self-government.
Produced leaders who ran the new state.
(b) Kwame Nkrumah (Ghana), any three:
Led Ghana (Gold Coast) to independence in 1957, the first in sub-Saharan Africa.
Founded the Convention People's Party (1949) and led 'Positive Action' campaigns.
Promoted Pan-Africanism and African unity; helped found the OAU (1963).
Supported liberation movements in other African countries.
Was Ghana's first Prime Minister and President.
Part (b) is about Nkrumah, not a Nigerian nationalist.