Observation

This was a popular question but was poorly answered by the candidates. Instead of articulating what Nigeria benefitted from her membership of UNO, most of the candidates wrote on the achievements of the UNO with little or no link with Nigeria; thus score poor marks. The under listed points were expected to be outlined by candidates in order to get good marks.

(i)         The United Nations Organization (UNO/UN) has provided Nigerians the forum to discuss international issues affecting all countries. This has raised the image of the country.
(ii)        It has provided employment opportunities to Nigerians in the Secretariat and its agencies.
(iii)       The Nigerian soldiers and police who have served in the UN peace keeping and peace             enforcement operations have gained experience and financial benefits.
(iv)       Financial support – Nigeria has received financial support to improve her economy through the IMF and World Bank.
(v)        In the field of Agriculture, Nigeria has received a lot of expert advice through its agencies such as F.A.O., World Food Programme etc.
(vi)       Health and sanitation – Nigeria has also received a lot of support in the field of health – Drugs, immunization of children, HIV/AIDS etc through the World Health Organization and UNISEF.
(vii)      Education – Nigeria has received educational aid in the form of books, science equipment, computers etc.
(viii)     Nigeria enjoyed global peace provided by the UN.
(ix)       It gave moral support for the restoration of democracy or constitutional rule in Nigeria.
(x)        The country has benefitted from the support given to the observance and enforcement of human rights.