WAEC Government 1993 Question 52

Question 52

Nigeria's Foreign Policy

Behind the principle of "Africa as the centrepiece of Nigeria's foreign policy" is the understanding that

  1. A.for Nigeria to be truly great her neighbours must become great as well.
  2. B.Nigeria is the giant of Africa.
  3. C.Nigeria must use her enormous oil wealth to control her neighbours.
  4. D.Nigeria should be the mouthpiece of Africa in the UNO.
  5. E.Nigeria must give aids to poor African nations.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: A (for Nigeria to be truly great her neighbours must become great as well.)

Explanation

Nigeria's security and progress are tied to those of other African states, so Nigeria works for the freedom and development of Africa as a whole.