Sardauna of Sokoto, Israel & Northern Nigeria: Complex relations and diplomatic struggles In March 1958, Israel’s Foreign Minister Golda Meir embarked on a five-day visit to Nigeria, meeting with officials in the West and East who received her warmly and hosted official receptions. However, her visit was met with initial resistance from the Federal Government, largely due to the influence of the Northern People's Congress (NPC). Eventually, under pressure from the National Council of Nigeria and the Cameroons (NCNC), Prime Minister Tafawa Balewa welcomed Meir and even expressed concerns about...