Question 55
Nigeria's Foreign PolicyNigeria's foreign policy came into the limelight at independence because
- A.Nigeria did not know any other country before then
- B.only at independence do states proclaim their foreign policy principles
- C.her internal policies were harsh
- D.Nigeria was self-sufficient before independence
- E.Nigeria dropped its isolationist policy.
Show the answer and explanation
Answer: B (only at independence do states proclaim their foreign policy principles)
Explanation
Before 1960 Britain handled Nigeria's external affairs; only as an independent sovereign state could Nigeria declare its own foreign policy.