GOVERNMENT
JAMB 2010 - Question 44
Government 2010 JAMB Past Questions - Question 44: Nigeria was classified as a frontline state for
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Explanation
Nigeria was classified as a frontline state forhelping to end the crisis in Liberia. It was observed that Nigeria's role inconflict resolution in Africa was once again manifested in the formation ofECOWAS Monitoring Group (ECOMOG). ECOMOG was formed by the member-nations ofECOWAS - Nigeria, Ghana, Gambia, Sierra Leone and Guinea as a peace keepingforce to mediate in Liberia's crisis. Many believed that Nigeria singlehandedly set up ECOMOG to end the crisis in Liberia. Whatever may be the case,the truth is that Nigeria is in the forefront as far as ECOMOG and resolution ofcrisis in Liberia is concerned

