Nigeria’s departure from pro-west policy during the Murtala Muhammed regime was as a result of
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A.
the economic interest of the West in Nigeria -
B.
Nigeria’s increased international influence -
C.
the growing trade between Nigeria and the East -
D.
Nigeria’s concern for decolonization in Africa
Correct Answer: Option D
Explanation
Nigeria departure from pro-west policy during the Murata Mohammed regime was a result of Nigeria’s concern for decolonization in Africa.
Among the regime’s achievements was its spectacular support for decolonization and self-deter-mination as epitomized by its recog-nition of Agostino Neto’s Popular movement for the Liberation of Angola (MPLA)