Question on: JAMB Government - 2024

The most effective instrument adopted by Nigeria against the East-West Cold War in the 1960s was the Non-alignment policy.Here's why:* **Non-alignment:** This policy meant that Nigeria chose not to align itself with either the Western (US-led) or Eastern (Soviet-led) blocs during the Cold War. This allowed Nigeria to maintain its sovereignty and independence in making decisions on international issues. It also enabled Nigeria to interact with and receive aid from both sides, which was advantageous.* **Other options:** * **Good neighborliness:** While important, good neighborliness primarily focuses on relationships with countries directly bordering Nigeria. It doesn't directly address the global Cold War. * **Africa as the centrepiece:** This policy, while important for Nigeria's foreign policy, is more about focusing on African affairs. It doesn't inherently combat the Cold War. * **Anti-apartheid stance:** This stance, though morally sound, was a specific response to apartheid in South Africa and didn't directly counter the Cold War tensions.