Nigeria’s non-aligned policy was criticized because of the?

A. ECOWAS Treaty
B. Nuclear Test Ban Treaty
C. Anglo-Nigerian Defence Pact
D. Non-proliferation Treaty

Correct Answer:

Option C – Anglo-Nigerian Defence Pact

Explanation

Nigeria’s non-aligned policy was criticized because of the Anglo-Nigerian Defence Pact.

This Pact was signed during the Balewa government. But due to very stiff opposition and pressure from pressure groups such as student’s Union, the Pact was abrogated in 1962.