JAMB Government Past Questions & Answers - Page 110

546.

Nigeria's role in the African Union was most prominent during the regime of

A.

President Olusegun Obasanjo

B.

President Shehu Shagari

C.

President Umaru Yar'adua

D.

President Ibrahim Babangida

Correct answer is A

During Obasanjo's term he  was chair of both the AU and the PSC

547.

Which of the following countries pioneered the establishment of ECOWAS alongside Nigeria?

A.

Ghana

B.

Togo

C.

Algeria

D.

Cameroun

Correct answer is B

 Nigeria and Togo started pushing for the idea in the early 1970s.

548.

The center-piece of Nigeria's foreign policy covers only

A.

Europe

B.

Africa

C.

Latin America

D.

Asia

Correct answer is B

 Africa is the centre point of Nigeria's foreign policy which does provide Nigeria a leadership role within the continent.

549.

Under the Technical Aid Corps, Nigerian experts are deployed to

A.

African, the pacific and the Caribbean

B.

Europe, South America and Asia

C.

The pacific, the Caribbean and Europe

D.

Asia, Africa and the pacific

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

550.

Nigeria's non-alignment policy in the sixties lacked real substance because of her

A.

Afrocentric policy

B.

Poor economic potential

C.

Partnership with Asian countries

D.

Close ties with Britain

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.