WAEC Government 1999 Question 47

Question 47

Nigeria's Foreign Policy

The implementation of Nigerian foreign policy during the first republic (1960-1966) was basically

  1. A.pro-Western
  2. B.pro-Eastern
  3. C.African-centered
  4. D.pro-Asian.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: A (pro-Western)

Explanation

Balewa's government was closely tied to Britain and the West (e.g. the Anglo-Nigerian Defence Pact).