Northern people’s congress (NPC) - SS3 Government Past Questions and Answers - page 1
When was the Northern People's Congress (NPC) formed?
1949
1956
1963
Who was the leader of the NPC?
Nnamdi Azikiwe
Obafemi Awolowo
Ahmadu Bello
What was the NPC's ideology based on?
Tribalism, conservatism, and the promotion of traditional values
Tribalism, conservatism, and the promotion of traditional values
Authoritarianism, capitalism, and regionalism
Tribalism, conservatism, and the promotion of traditional values
What was the NPC's stance on the idea of a centralized Nigerian government?
It was opposed to the idea of a centralized Nigerian government
It was opposed to the idea of a centralized Nigerian government
It frequently changed its position on the issue of a centralized Nigerian government
It was opposed to the idea of a centralized Nigerian government
What was the NPC's primary goal?
To promote the interests of northern Nigeria and its people
To promote the interests of southern Nigeria and its people
To promote the interests of the Nigerian government
To promote the interests of northern Nigeria and its people
What role did the NPC play in negotiating the terms of Nigeria's independence in 1960?
The NPC played a key role in negotiating the terms of Nigeria's independence, especially in shaping the country's political structure and advocating for greater regional autonomy.
What were some criticisms leveled against the NPC?
The NPC was criticized for promoting tribalism and exclusivity, focusing on the interests of the northern elite at the expense of other groups in Nigeria, and having a limited vision for the country's development.