In the First Republic, Nigeria was very reluctant to have meaningful interaction with ________
A.
Italy
B.
the Soviet Union
C.
the United States of America
D.
Germany
Correct Answer: the Soviet Union
Explanation
During Nigeria’s First Republic (1963–1966), the country followed a pro-Western foreign policy, maintaining close ties with Western nations like the United States, the United Kingdom, and other Commonwealth countries.
Nigeria was reluctant to engage meaningfully with the Soviet Union due to the Cold War tensions and fear of communist influence in Africa.
The government, led by Prime Minister Sir Abubakar Tafawa Balewa, aligned more with capitalist democracies rather than the socialist bloc.
During Nigeria’s First Republic (1963–1966), the country followed a pro-Western foreign policy, maintaining close ties with Western nations like the United States, the United Kingdom, and other Commonwealth countries.
Nigeria was reluctant to engage meaningfully with the Soviet Union due to the Cold War tensions and fear of communist influence in Africa.
The government, led by Prime Minister Sir Abubakar Tafawa Balewa, aligned more with capitalist democracies rather than the socialist bloc.
