Theory question 108
Nationalism(a) List three key members of the Nigerian Youth Movement (NYM).
(b) Highlight four achievements of the Nigerian Youth Movement (NYM) in the political development of Nigeria.
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(a) Any three: Ernest Ikoli; H.O. Davies; Samuel Akinsanya; Nnamdi Azikiwe; Obafemi Awolowo; J.C. Vaughan; Kofo Abayomi.
(b) Any four: first nationwide (non-tribal) political organisation; won Lagos seats in the Legislative Council (1938) ending the NNDP's hold; sharpened criticism of colonial policies such as the Yaba Higher College; spread political awareness and nationalism; published the Youth Charter calling for self-government; trained future nationalist leaders; owned a newspaper (Daily Service) to spread nationalist views.
Three names in (a); four achievements in (b).