Nigeria’s first participation in a United Nations peace-keeping operation was in?

A. Angola
B. Lebanon
C. Chad
D. Congo

Correct Answer:

Option D – Congo

Explanation

Nigeria’s first participation in a United Nations peace-keeping operation was in Congo.

Nigeria gained her Independence on the 1st of October 1960 and no sooner Nigeria became independent than she became a staunch member of United Nations Organisation. Then by the year 1960, Nigerian troops landed in Congo as one of peace-keeping contingents.