This was a popular question and most candidates that attempted it performed well. The question was direct and straightforward without any ambiguity. Indeed, some candidates were able to highlight the benefits Nigeria derived from the Commonwealth of Nation, yet, their points were not Nigeria specific i.e they were not related to the Nigeria situation. To score good marks, they were expected to discuss the following:
(a) (i) To have and maintain close relationship with other
member states.
(ii) To cooperate with other member states in the fields of education, health, culture, technology and sports.
(iii) To ensure her sovereignty and that of other member states is respected.
(iv) To help promote peace among other member states.
(v) To continue to maintain ties especially with Britain as
her former colonial master and other member countries.
(vi) To advance parliamentary democracy inherited from
Britain.
(b) (i) Nigeria has enjoyed commonwealth scholarships which
allowed her citizens to study in Britain and other commonwealth countries;
(ii) Nigeria has gained technical assistance in the field
education, health, infrastructure and sports;
(iii) Nigeria has participated in many commonwealth games thereby encouraging friendship with other member countries;
(iv) Nigeria has established intimate foreign relationship with other member countries;
(v) Nigeria has gained financial assistance which she used in undertaking many development projects, etc.
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