Government 2009 JAMB Past Questions - Question 50: Nigeria teamed up with other developing countries to assert a neutral posture under the platform of

Correct Answer

C

Explanation

Nigeriateamed up with other developing countries to. assert a neutral posture underthe platform of Non-aligned Movement. Non - alignment is the idea or notionof a .grouppf nations in Asia, Africa, Latin America,Caribbean and Europe to be neutral in the coldwar between the Western Capitalist and Eastern Socialist powers.it should be noted that many African countries have found it difficult to implement the principles of Non-alignment as required. This is mostly due to internal political problems which force them to look for aids and military assistance from either of the blocs. For instance Nigeria and Russia during Nigeria and Biafra war which in most cases referred to as Nigeria civil war.