Concept: The post-war nationalist movement in Nigeria was driven by a new class of educated elites.
Explanation:After the Second World War, many educated Nigerians returned from Europe.
These trained professionals, lawyers, journalists, and administrators formed the intelligentsia.
They used newspapers, political associations, and constitutional talks to challenge colonial rule.
They were more organized and vocal than businessmen, students, or local chiefs.
Thus, the intelligentsia provided the main leadership for the nationalist struggle.
Answer: B. the intelligentsia