Nigeria spearheaded the formation of ECOWAS during the regime of
Olusegun Obasanjo
Murtala Muhammed
Yakubu Gowon
Ibrahim Babangida
Correct answer is C
Nigeria spearheaded the formation of ECOWAS during the regime of Yakubu Gowon.
The Economics Community of West African States (ECOWAS) emanated from a bilateral meeting between Nigeria and Togo under the leadership of General Yakubu Gown and General Gnasingbe Eyadema respectively. This very meeting resulted in trade agreements between the two countries in 1972. In 1973, the Council of Ministers of the defunct Economic Integration. This noble idea of the Council of Ministers of defunct O.A.U later metamorphosed into the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS). The ECOWAS treaty was signed in Lagos on May 28, 1975 by fifteen West African States.
An attribute that Nigeria shares with most non-aligned countries is
the state of her economy
her large population
her heterogenous population
her large size
Correct answer is A
An attribute that Nigeria shares with most non-aligned countries is the state of her economy.
Many African countries including Nigeria are characterized by poor economic development. Because of this, they rely on either of the power blocs for assistance. For instance transfer of technology.
Most non-aligned countries including Nigeria are primary producers. Because of this, they depend on any of the power blocs for their manufactured goods. For instance, massive importation of vehicles of various types into Nigeria and other non-aligned countries are heavily indebted to some of the countries in either of the power blocs.
Nigeria broke diplomatic relations with France in 1961 because
France's atomic test in the Sahara Desert
Her poor relations with the francophone countries
General de-Gaulle's negative attitude towards her
France's diplomatic relations with Israel
Correct answer is A
Nigeria broke diplomatic relations with France in 1961 because France's atomic test in the Sahara Desert.
This singular act was credited to Balewa administration.
Decree 34 of 1966 was unacceptable to many Nigerians because it was
seen as an instrument of impoverishment
promulgated without consultation with the people
perceived to abolish the federal system
considered as alien
Correct answer is C
Decree 34 of 1966 was unacceptable to many Nigerians because it was perceived to abolish the federal system. General Ironsi's Unification Decree 34 of May 24, 1966 was interpreted by some sections of the country especially the Northerners as a step of concentrating power in the hands of particular tribe.
The highest organ of the state during Babangida Regime was the
Provisional Ruling Council
Armed Forces Ruling Council
Supreme Military Council
Federal Executive Council
Correct answer is B
Armed Forces Ruling Council was the highest organ of the state during Babangida Regime.
This was introduced to replace the Supreme Military Council. (SMC)