Government 2005 Jamb Examination

The supreme authority of ECOWAS lies with the Authority of Heads of State and Government, which makes major policy decisions and exercises overall executive control.

South-South cooperation refers to collaboration among developing countries in Africa, Asia, and Latin America to promote mutual development and reduce dependency on the North (developed nations).

Nigeria is rated in the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries as the sixth largest oil producer

The Bakassi dispute was resolved by the International Court of Justice (ICJ), which ruled in favor of Cameroon based on the 1913 treaty and subsequent agreements.

The Organization of African Unity (OAU) played a key role in the liberation of African countries from colonial rule, making decolonization its most notable achievement.

The establishment of the Ministry of Integration and Cooperation in Africa highlighted Nigeria's commitment to making Africa the centerpiece of its foreign policy.

Javier Perez de Cuellar from Peru served as Secretary-General of the United Nations (1982–1991). Ibrahim Gambari and Joseph Garba were Nigerian diplomats, but not UN Secretary-General.

A key weakness of OPEC is its lack of enforcement power to punish member countries that fail to comply with production quotas.

For a Security Council resolution to pass, it must have at least 9 affirmative votes, including the concurrence (no veto) of all 5 permanent members.

Within the OAU framework, Nigeria played a mediating role in the conflict between Ethiopia and Somalia, showcasing its leadership in African diplomacy.