Nigeria was regarded as a Frontline State because she

Government

JAMB 1994

A. assisted liberation struggles in Southern Africa
B. Assisted ECOMOG troops in liberia
C. sent troops for peace keeping in Somalia
D. sent policemen to Namibia

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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation

Nigeria was regarded as a Frontline State because of its active support for anti-colonial and anti-apartheid movements in Southern Africa, particularly in countries like South Africa, Zimbabwe, Angola, Mozambique and Namibia. Nigeria provided financial, diplomatic and military support to liberation movements such as the African National Congress (ANC) and the Pan Africanist Congress (PAC).

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