*WAEC HISTORY* *NUMBER NINE* (9) (PICK ANY FIVE) (i) Peacekeeping Operations: Nigeria has played a significant role in UN peacekeeping missions, particularly in Africa. Nigerian troops were involved in peacekeeping operations in places like Congo (1960-1964), Namibia (1989), and Somalia (1992-1995), demonstrating its commitment to global peace. (ii) Support for Decolonization: Nigeria strongly supported the decolonization of African countries. It advocated for the independence of various African nations, such as Angola, Guinea-Bissau, and Mozambique, and helped push for the end of apartheid in South Africa. (iii) Promotion of Human Rights: Nigeria was an active proponent of human rights and worked within the UN to advance global human rights norms, including advocating for the rights of women, children, and indigenous populations. (iv) Leadership in African Affairs: Nigeria was a key player in the Organization of African Unity (OAU) and its successor, the African Union (AU), and worked closely with the UN to address issues affecting Africa, such as conflict resolution, poverty reduction, and health challenges. (v) Role in UN General Assembly: Nigeria has been an influential member of the UN General Assembly, serving as a non-permanent member of the Security Council on several occasions, and consistently pushing for reforms to ensure more equitable representation for African countries in international decision-making. (vi) Contributions to the UN Development Programme (UNDP): Nigeria has made significant contributions to the UNDP, focusing on issues like poverty alleviation, sustainable development, and enhancing education and healthcare within Africa. (vii) Advocacy for Debt Relief: Nigeria advocated for debt relief for developing countries, especially African nations, urging the UN to take action on the crippling debt burdens of many poor nations, and contributing to the establishment of the Highly Indebted Poor Countries (HIPC) initiative. (viii) Support for Global Disarmament: Nigeria was an active supporter of global disarmament initiatives, particularly the prohibition of nuclear weapons, and worked with the UN on policies aimed at reducing the spread of weapons of mass destruction.